What is the Personal Health Data Security Amendment Act?

D.C. bill to lock down health data collection, sharing, sales — with CDT pushing for must-have upgrades.

Does D.C.'s health data bill protect against Big Tech?

Partially; CDT says add teeth to stop Google, Amazon from hoovering records unchecked.

When will D.C. pass the health data privacy amendments?

Council's moving; watch for votes post-CDT input — could land by summer if no stalls.

CDT Calls Out Gaps in D.C.'s Health Data Privacy Bill – Here's What's Missing

CDT's latest filing praises D.C.'s health data bill but demands tweaks to make it stick. In a city swimming in federal secrets, will this actually shield your medical records from the next breach?

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D.C. Council chamber with CDT report overlay on health data privacy bill

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CDT praises D.C.'s health data bill but demands key amendments for real protection. 𝕏
Focus on clearer definitions, stronger enforcement, and breach notifications to close loopholes. 𝕏
Echoes past privacy fights like CCPA; without fixes, expect breaches and tech profits. 𝕏

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