Week in Review
A federal court upholds the CDC’s eviction moratorium, the Justice Department appeals a ruling that stopped a ban on new oil and gas leases, and more…
HIPAA’s Strengths and Limitations
The HIPAA privacy rule exemplifies HIPAA’s strengths and weaknesses.
A Sandbox for the U.S. Financial System
To experiment with regulatory sandboxes, Congress must address the fragmentation of financial regulation.
Location Data Are Revealing Health Information
HIPAA does not go far enough to protect health-related information inferred from location data collected by cellphones.
China’s Hukou System and the Urban-Rural Divide
Economists show that the Chinese household registration system restricts economic mobility for rural migrants.
The HIPAA Right of Access and Data Sharing
Recent changes to patient right of access policies could open the door to increased privacy challenges.
Zoning Changes to Create Affordable Housing
Scholars argue for “upzoning” to build more multi-family homes on land near transit stations.
The Limited Reach of the HIPAA Security Rule
A comprehensive legal mandate for health data holders could better protect electronic health information.
HIPAA at 25 Remains a Work in Progress
HIPAA has delivered meaningful benefits to consumers but still needs updating to address new and emerging privacy challenges.
Reflecting on 25 Years of HIPAA
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of HIPAA’s passage, leading scholars explore the law’s impact on privacy and health care.
Responding to Deepfakes and Disinformation
Experts assess ways that regulation might respond to the problems of deepfakes and disinformation.
Week in Review
The Senate approves a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, the FDA allows a booster shot for vulnerable populations, and more…