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HSS dings research university for failure to provide timely access to patient records
HHS said the penalty marks OCR’s fifty-third HIPAA Right of Access enforcement action regarding patient access to medical records.
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Demand for access to iCloud data is ‘wrong fight to pick’ say critics of UK government move
Apple has said it won’t give the UK government backdoor access to customers’ encrypted data.
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Avast customers whose data was allegedly unlawfully sold to be compensated
The FTC is sending claim forms to users who bought antivirus software that captured their sensitive information.
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Parliamentary committee rebukes FCA over handling of name-and-shame proposals
The FCA has already signalled it will water down its original plans.
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New in NY: Data breach notification and new health info privacy law
A triple helping of legal developments from New York State.
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Podcast: A GRIP discussion on law, compliance and policymaking in 2025
Alexander and Julie say mandates in consumer protection, sustainability reporting, and privacy mean companies must maintain resources and skills to meet compliance challenges.
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FCA ditches plans to introduce WhatsApp ban for City bankers
The regulator had previously indicated it might stop City staff from using encrypted communication apps.
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FCA work in review: January 10-17, 2025
Our at-a-glance guide to recent FCA activity.