Protecting Personal Health Data Act
Latest action (22 Jan 2021): Introduced
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Official summary
Protecting Personal Health Data Act
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to regulate consumer devices, services, applications, and software that (1) are primarily designed for or marketed to consumers; (2) primarily collect or use personal health data; and (3) are not primarily designed for use by entities such as health care plans, providers, or clearinghouses.
The bill also establishes a national task force on health data protection.
Common questions
- What does S. 24 do?
- Protecting Personal Health Data Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to regulate consumer devices, services, applications, and software that (1) are primarily designed for or marketed to consumers; (2) primarily collect or use personal health data; and (3) are not primarily designed for use by entities such as health care plans, providers, or clearinghouses. The bill also establishes a national task force on health data protection.
- Has S. 24 become law?
- Not yet. As of 22 Jan 2021, S. 24 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 24?
- S. 24 was sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] (Democrat-MN), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 24?
- Introduced (22 Jan 2021).
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