Title 19 — Title 19 BUSINESS REGULATIONS—MISCELLANEOUS
111 chapters · 1,481 sections in this title.
RCW 19.373.005 Finding—Intent—2023 c 191.
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(1) The legislature finds that the people of Washington regard their privacy as a fundamental right and an essential element of their individual freedom. Washington's Constitution explicitly provides the right to privacy. Fundamental privacy rights have long been and continue to …
RCW 19.373.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Abortion" means the termination of a pregnancy for purposes other than producing a live birth.(2) "Affiliate" means a legal entity that shares common branding with ano…
RCW 19.373.020 Consumer health data privacy policy.
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(1)(a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, beginning March 31, 2024, a regulated entity and a small business shall maintain a consumer health data privacy policy that clearly and conspicuously discloses:(i) The categories of consumer health data collected and th…
RCW 19.373.030 Collection or sharing of consumer health data.
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(1)(a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, beginning March 31, 2024, a regulated entity or a small business may not collect any consumer health data except:(i) With consent from the consumer for such collection for a specified purpose; or(ii) To the extent neces…
RCW 19.373.040 Consumer rights and requests—Refusal—Appeal.
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(1)(a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, beginning March 31, 2024, a consumer has the right to confirm whether a regulated entity or a small business is collecting, sharing, or selling consumer health data concerning the consumer and to access such data, inclu…
RCW 19.373.050 Data security practices.
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, beginning March 31, 2024, a regulated entity and a small business shall:(a) Restrict access to consumer health data by the employees, processors, and contractors of such regulated entity or small business to only those emp…
RCW 19.373.060 Processors.
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(1)(a)(i) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, beginning March 31, 2024, a processor may process consumer health data only pursuant to a binding contract between the processor and the regulated entity or the small business that sets forth the processing instructi…
RCW 19.373.070 Valid authorization to sell—Defects—Provision to consumer.
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, beginning March 31, 2024, it is unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell consumer health data concerning a consumer without first obtaining valid authorization from the consumer. The sale of consumer health data mu…
RCW 19.373.080 Geofence restrictions.
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It is unlawful for any person to implement a geofence around an entity that provides in-person health care services where such geofence is used to: (1) Identify or track consumers seeking health care services; (2) collect consumer health data from consumers; or (3) send notificat…
RCW 19.373.090 Application of consumer protection act.
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The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preserva…
RCW 19.373.100 Exemptions.
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(1) This chapter does not apply to:(a) Information that meets the definition of:(i) Protected health information for purposes of the federal health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 and related regulations;(ii) Health care information collected, used, or disclo…
RCW 19.373.900 Short title.
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Chapter 191, Laws of 2023 may be known and cited as the Washington my health my data act.[ 2023 c 191 s 1.]