Health Law Scan

The Seventh Circuit recently rejected a series of class action claims against Google and the University of Chicago Medical Center alleging that the medical center improperly sold patient health information to the tech giant, which, in conjunction with Google’s other data, could be used to reveal patient identities and other sensitive information. The court’s July 11, 2023 decision is a major win for privacy compliance officers, whose jobs have become increasingly arduous with the proliferation of new privacy laws and the potential for significant consequences for violations.