Privacy Challenges in the Healthcare Industry
by Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC)
The "Privacy Challenges in the Healthcare Industry" event, organized by the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC), took place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST. This session focused on the evolving landscape of privacy laws affecting the healthcare sector, particularly in light of the increasing number of state-specific regulations in the United States.
Key topics included an overview of current privacy laws and enforcement trends, with a special emphasis on challenges faced by healthcare companies. The discussion addressed the complexities introduced by the absence of a federal privacy law in the U.S. and the implications of the 19 state-specific privacy laws that have been enacted.
The event featured speakers Taryn Crane and Mark Melnychenko from BDO. Taryn Crane, the Privacy & Data Protection Practice Leader, shared insights from her extensive experience in privacy program solutions across various industries. Mark Melnychenko, the Privacy Technology Leader, discussed strategies for implementing global privacy programs and the role of technology in managing privacy rights and compliance.
This event was particularly beneficial for healthcare professionals, compliance officers, and legal experts seeking to navigate the complex and rapidly changing privacy landscape in the healthcare industry.
Speakers(2)
Mark Melnychenko
Privacy Technology Leader at BDO
Mark is a managing director in BDO's Privacy & Data Protection practice, leading the privacy technology practice area. With over 25 years of experience in privacy, technology, and engineering, he assists clients in evaluating and implementing global programs, focusing on building robust data inventories and implementing privacy rights automation. Mark has held executive roles such as Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, and he specializes in privacy technology transformation to help clients comply with various laws and develop sound risk management practices.
Taryn Crane
Privacy & Data Protection Practice Leader at BDO
Taryn is the Privacy & Data Protection practice leader at BDO, specializing in privacy, data protection, and privacy technology services across various industries. She has extensive experience advising on privacy program solutions, including maturity assessments, program development, and technology implementation. Taryn holds multiple certifications, including PMP, CIPM, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, FIP, and CDPSE.
Event Details
- Date
- November 21, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Healthcare professionals, compliance officers, legal experts