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OCR Updates Online Tracking Technologies Bulletin

[03/20/24]

Posted on March 20, 2024 in Health Information Technology, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

On March 18, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued an update to its December 2022 Bulletin regarding the usage of online tracking technologies by HIPAA-regulated entities. When originally published, the Bulletin aimed to clarify when identifiable information collected by tracking technologies on a regulated entity’s website may constitute protected health information (“PHI”)... READ MORE

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OCR Issues Bulletin Regarding the Use of Web Tracking Technologies

[12/21/22]

Posted on December 21, 2022 in Health Information Technology, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

On December 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued a Bulletin on the obligations of covered entities and business associates (regulated entities) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules (“HIPAA Rules”) when using online tracking technologies, such... READ MORE

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