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Last Update: 09/15/2026 at 6:33 PM EST
FTC Rescinds Health App Breach Guidance
Coverage from Epstein Becker Green, MSSP Alert, and others
What's Going On
The FTC’s September 2026 rescission of its 2021 health-breach guidance changes the federal interpretation applied to some non-HIPAA health apps and connected devices.
The 2024 Health Breach Notification Rule remains in place, while FTC Section 5 authority and state privacy laws continue to shape obligations.
Additional Articles
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On September 9, 2026, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission rescinded expanded Health Breach Notification Rule guidance for non-HIPAA health apps and connected devices.
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The Federal Trade Commission recently unanimously rescinded its health breach notification policy in the United States, reducing reporting requirements for health and fitness apps.
The Federal Trade Commission unanimously rescinded its 2021 health app breach notification policy in the United States after commission membership changes and new deregulation guidance.
The Federal Trade Commission rescinded its 2021 health breach policy statement in the United States after a 2024 rule update expanded coverage to health apps and connected devices.