More States Adopt Consumer Privacy Laws to Address HIPAA Gaps

Almost half of US states have passed comprehensive consumer data privacy protections that go beyond federal health privacy rules, known as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

The legislative push aims to close a widening security gap as more care, communication, and personal data move online — and beyond HIPAA’s limited scope.

While the laws are designed to protect consumers, they’re also reshaping expectations around how healthcare organizations should handle non-HIPAA-protected data in an increasingly digital landscape.

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