Texas federal court vacates most of HIPAA Reproductive Privacy Rule
A Texas federal court’s ruling vacates most of the HIPAA Reproductive Privacy Rule, signaling changes in how reproductive health data and PHI may be treated by providers and business partners. For business owners and AI/marketing decision-makers, this matters because evolving privacy obligations can affect how you collect, store, and use sensitive health data in AI tools and campaigns.
Shadow AI Is Outpacing Healthcare Security, New Paubox Report Warns
The Paubox report warns that AI-enabled shadow IT in healthcare is outpacing traditional security controls, increasing the risk that PHI could be exposed through unvetted AI tools. For decision-makers, this highlights the need for strong AI governance, vendor risk management, and privacy controls when using AI in marketing and customer engagement.
MyCardiologist Data Breach Affects Patient PII and PHI
A cardiology practice disclosed a data breach affecting patients’ PII and PHI, underscoring ongoing HIPAA breach risk and the obligation to notify affected individuals and regulators. For owners and marketers, it reinforces the value of robust data security practices and breach-response planning when handling health data in digital marketing or AI projects.