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FTC HBNR
FTC Health Breach Notification Rule
In force US federal health breach notification
Breach notice for health apps and similar services outside HIPAA, where unauthorized sharing counts as a breach.
At a glance
- Who it applies to
- Vendors of personal health records and health apps not covered by HIPAA.
- Who enforces it
- Federal Trade Commission
- When
- In effect since 24 September 2009. Amendments clarifying coverage of health apps took effect on 29 July 2024.
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