Agencies warn hospitals, others about tracking technology compliance risks

Jul 21, 2023 - 02:28 PM
cybersecurity

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights and Federal Trade Commission yesterday sent a letter to about 130 hospital systems and telehealth providers reminding them to comply with HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules, the FTC Act and FTC Health Breach Notification Rule when using technologies that can track a user’s online activities, such as Meta/Facebook Pixel and Google Analytics.  
 
“Both agencies are closely watching developments in this area,” the letter states. “To the extent you are using the tracking technologies described in this letter on your website or app, we strongly encourage you to review the laws cited in this letter and take actions to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information.”
 
For more information, see the HHS press release.

Related News Articles

Headline
CISA warns of SharePoint vulnerabilities exploited by hackers 
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued an alert warning of four Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities being exploited by cyber threat…
Headline
White House announces Gold Eagle initiative to improve cybersecurity for critical infrastructure
The White House July 14 announced the establishment of Gold Eagle, a clearinghouse to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure entities that will…
Headline
CMS releases RFI on clinical laboratory regulations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Health and Human Services July 15…
Headline
Agencies warn of Russian cyberattacks on vulnerable routers
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other U.S. and international agencies released a joint advisory July 13, warning of Russian cyber…
Headline
CISA announces new advisory body to improve federal efforts in cybersecurity, other threat areas
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency July 1 announced the formation of a new advisory body intended to foster collaboration, coordination…
Headline
Agencies issue joint statement on AI and increased cyber risk
Leaders of the Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies, consisting of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, released a joint…