Melissa Crespo spoke with HealthcareInfoSecurity about the recent enactment of new data privacy laws in Washington and Nevada, and the anticipated trend of more states following suit in response to the federal government's reduced regulatory oversight. "I certainly expect more states to follow, and this is something that I'm keeping an eye on, especially in light of the new administration's emphasis on reducing federal oversight, which we anticipate will impact privacy oversight," Melissa stated. She also highlighted the potential for state legislatures to enhance privacy protections around specific types of health information, such as reproductive health data.
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