Bill
LC 124
Overview: Bill Number: LC 124, Title: Revise laws related to privacy in health digital services and applications, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: September 04, 2024
Overview: Bill Number: LC 124, Title: Revise laws related to privacy in health digital services and applications, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: September 04, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to strengthen privacy protections for individuals using digital health services and applications, such as mobile apps, wearable devices, and online platforms. The intent is to address growing concerns about the collection, use, and sharing of sensitive health data.
Key Provisions:
- Requires digital health service providers to obtain explicit consent from users before collecting, using, or sharing their personal health information
- Mandates that digital health service providers have clear and accessible privacy policies that detail data practices
- Prohibits the sale or sharing of user health data for commercial purposes without the user's knowledge and consent
- Establishes guidelines for the secure storage and handling of health data, including encryption and access controls
- Provides users with the right to access, correct, and delete their personal health information held by digital service providers
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals using digital health services and applications would have stronger privacy protections for their sensitive health data
- Digital health service providers would need to implement new consent, data handling, and transparency measures
- Regulators would need to develop and enforce compliance standards for the digital health industry
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was introduced in the legislature but did not progress further, effectively dying in the drafting process. No additional action is expected.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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