Dan S. Parks

The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) became effective on October 1, 2025, and applies broadly to organizations handling Maryland residents' data, including many in the health care and life science industries. Although...more Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (MODPA) will take effect on October 1, 2025, and will be enforced by the Maryland Attorney General (AG) beginning April 1, 2026. MODPA sets a new, more stringent benchmark among U.S....more 1. What's Changed? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued new and updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) interpreting the HIPAA Privacy Rule. These additions align with...more On August 4, 2025, Illinois enacted the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB 1806) (the Act), imposing sweeping restrictions on the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) in the delivery of therapy and...more