Encryption is an integral part of the U.S. economy. It provides security for much of the nation’s commerce, both online and at physical locations. Encryption ensures that our most sensitive data stays private protecting patient health information, financial data, and every American who shops online. The world has moved mobile with consumers expecting [...]
Today, ACT | The App Association urged the Food and Drug Administration to encourage the adoption of apps in clinical investigations. Mobile app-enabled telehealth and remote monitoring of patient generated health data (PGHD) is an incredibly promising avenue for improving healthcare quality while lowering costs. But, significant statutory and regulatory burdens [...]
The weather outside may not be frightful as the majority of the country is experiencing balmy late-December temperatures, but the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full swing. This week is characterized by some key activities: fielding tech support requests from relatives, shoveling the walk, surviving the in-laws [...]
Earlier this month, the European Court of Justice ruled the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor agreement invalid, sending waves of uncertainty through the mobile economy. Small companies relying on the Safe Harbor to meet EU privacy obligations must now find other means to verify data protection. Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) or Model [...]
Today, the Office of Civil Rights launched a new website for health app makers aimed at providing a forum for HIPAA-related questions. We are pleased that OCR is following through on Secretary Burwell’s commitment last year to make HIPAA clear for mobile health companies. Innovation in smartphones and tablets has made it possible [...]