An Act relative to consumer health data
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to consumer health data, aims to establish a framework for how consumer health data is collected, used, and protected in Massachusetts. It seeks to grant consumers greater control over their health information and ensure transparency regarding its use by healthcare providers and other entities. The legislation establishes a process for consumers to access and correct their health data, as well as outlines requirements for data security and privacy.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for consumers to access and correct their health data.
- Requires healthcare providers and other entities to provide transparency regarding the use of consumer health data.
- Defines standards for data security and privacy related to consumer health information.
- Creates a mechanism for consumers to opt-out of the sharing of their health data.
- Addresses the use of consumer health data for research purposes.
Who is affected
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers
- Health data companies
- Researchers
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new framework for consumer control over health data, potentially shifting the balance of power between patients and healthcare providers.
- It establishes specific requirements for data security and privacy that go beyond existing regulations.
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Steven Owens
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