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Assembly passes broad health data privacy bill after extended floor debate
Summary
After more than two hours of questioning and objections from industry and some lawmakers, the Assembly approved a bill that creates a new regulatory framework for “regulated health information,” gives the attorney general rulemaking authority, and imposes civil penalties for violations.
The New York State Assembly on Wednesday approved legislation (bill 2141, rules report 60) that would create comprehensive privacy protections for what the bill calls “regulated health information,” advancing a package of consumer protections supporters say will limit commercial exploitation of personal health-related data.
Sponsor Assemblymember Jessica Rosenthal said the bill "provides comprehensive health data privacy provisions for individuals regarding their regulated health data and provides for the rights of consumers and responsibilities of processors regarding regulated health data." She answered repeated, detailed questions from colleagues about the bill’s definitions and how it would apply to fitness trackers, telehealth apps, pharmacies and retailers.
Rosenthal and other backers told the chamber the measure fills gaps in current law for data currently not covered by…
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