New Hampshire HB1317 strengthens privacy protections for medical, disability, and mental health information.
New Hampshire HB1317 amends state law to enhance privacy protections for personal medical, disability, and mental health information. The bill aligns state policy with federal laws, including HIPAA, ADA, and GINA, ensuring that such sensitive data is not disclosed without consent or legal requirement. It mandates that state agencies, contractors, vendors, and grant recipients follow strict guidelines when handling this information, using de-identified or anonymized data whenever possible. The attorney general is granted enforcement authority, with potential civil penalties for violations.
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