The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets privacy and security standards for certain healthcare entities, but its scope does not cover all digital health applications. Learn which entities are regulated and why digital contact tracing apps may fall outside HIPAA’s protections.

Digital contact tracing has become a critical tool in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, but it raises significant privacy concerns. Learn about traditional versus digital contact tracing and the legal implications for sensitive data handling.