The Staggering Breadth of Washington State’s My Health My Data Act
May 31st, By Elizabeth Litten & Melanie Notari @ www.jdspura.com
Despite its misleading title, Washington’s My Health My Data Act will regulate many things most people would not think of as health-related data. It will also regulate non-Washington entities, mere processors of health-related data, and even those that collect data of non-Washington residents.
Individuals and companies nationwide should take a close look at this law and determine whether they are in scope.
Here are some key takeaways on who is covered by the law and what they can do to comply.