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My Health My Data Act (MHMDA) and every new privacy bill in Washington.

High for anyone touching health-adjacent data (fitness apps, wellness platforms, even period trackers); broader than HIPAA

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Law
My Health My Data Act (MHMDA)
Effective
2024-03-31
Status
enacted

What the law requires

Compliance obligations

  • 01 Affirmative consent required to collect, share, or sell consumer health data
  • 02 Geofence restrictions around healthcare facilities (no marketing within 2,000 feet)
  • 03 Consumer rights: access, deletion, withdraw consent

Penalties

AG enforcement plus a private right of action (rare for state privacy law) — class actions are on the table

Recent WA bills

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HB2483 introduced

Creating a data broker registry.

1. **ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY:** HB2483 proposes the creation of a registry for data brokers in Washington State to enhance transparency and consumer protection. 2. **KEY REQUIREMENTS:** - If your bus…

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