HHS Warns Telehealth Providers of HIPAA Risks Involving Online Tracking Technologies | Practical Law
In a joint letter, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have warned telehealth providers and hospital systems about the risks of using tracking technologies (such as Meta Pixel and Google Analytics) on websites and mobile apps. The agencies' letter warned recipients that the use of tracking technologies may result in impermissible disclosures of personal health information. The agencies reminded recipients that their use of tracking technologies must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability of 1996 (HIPAA) or the FTC's Health Breach Notification Rule, as applicable.