The Network Advertising Initiative is urging Congress to "create a uniform national framework to protect consumers' personal information," rather than extend the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to health apps or fitness trackers, MediaPost reports. The group said a national framework "is the best way to provide greater protections for all Americans and can protect health information not currently covered by HIPAA."
NAI opposes expanding HIPAA to apps, trackers
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