by Michael Oliver | Jan 15, 2021 | HIPAA, Privacy, Privacy Law
In University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center v. US Dept of Health and Human Services, No. 19-60226 (5th Cir. 1/14/2021) the Fifth Circuit held that the DHHS’ fine for violating the HIPAA Security Rule was “arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to...
by Michael Oliver | Oct 15, 2019 | Data Privacy, Internet, Technology and Privacy Law, Privacy
The title says it all – what should smaller companies do to comply with privacy laws? California has now finalized the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.100 to 1798.199 – well, at least for now (please note that this link does...
by Michael Oliver | May 1, 2013 | Intellectual Property, LegalEase, Privacy, Uncategorized
In April 2012, the Federal Trade Commission issued its report entitled “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change.” You can read that here. The Report, while a comprehensive review of hundreds of undoubtedly conflicting filings by the...