Washington My Health My Data Act (MHMD)
The Washington My Health My Data Act (SB 5693, effective March 31, 2024 for regulated entities; June 30, 2024 for small businesses) protects consumer health data not covered by HIPAA. It applies to regulated entities conducting business in Washington or targeting Washington consumers that collect, share, or sell consumer health data. Notable for its broad definition of health data, private right of action, and geofencing prohibition near healthcare facilities.
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Framework Domains (5)
Consent and Collection Restrictions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| s.5(1) | Consent Prior to Collection |
| s.5(2) | Purpose Limitation for Collection |
| s.5(3) | Consent Prior to Sharing |
| s.5(4) | Consent Content Requirements |
Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| s.4(1) | Standalone Privacy Policy Requirement |
| s.4(2) | Disclosure of Data Categories Collected |
| s.4(3) | Disclosure of Data Sources |
| s.4(4) | Disclosure of Data Sharing |
| s.4(5) | Consumer Rights Information |
Consumer Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPA-CR-1 | Right to Access |
| CPA-CR-2 | Right to Correction |
| CPA-CR-3 | Right to Deletion |
| CPA-CR-4 | Right to Data Portability |
| CPA-CR-5 | Right to Opt Out |
| CTDPA-3 | Right to Access (Section 4) |
| CTDPA-4 | Right to Correction and Deletion |
| CTDPA-5 | Right to Portability |
| CTDPA-6 | Right to Opt Out |
| FDBR-705 | Consumer Rights (§501.705) |
| FDBR-706 | Controller Response Requirements (§501.706) |
| RIDTPPA-6 | Right to Confirm and Access |
| RIDTPPA-7 | Right to Correct and Delete |
| RIDTPPA-8 | Right to Opt Out |
| TIPA-3 | Right to Access and Confirm |
| TIPA-4 | Right to Delete |
| TIPA-5 | Right to Opt Out |
| WDPA-3 | Right to Access and Confirm |
| WDPA-4 | Right to Portability |
| WDPA-5 | Right to Correction and Deletion |
| WDPA-6 | Right to Opt Out |
| s.6(1) | Right to Deletion |
| s.6(2) | Deletion Request Processing |
| s.6(3) | Right to Withdraw Consent |
| s.7(1) | Data Security Obligations |
Enforcement and Exemptions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| s.11(1) | Consumer Protection Act Enforcement |
| s.11(2) | Private Right of Action |
| s.12(1) | HIPAA Exemption |
| s.12(2) | Research and Public Health Exemptions |
Prohibited Practices
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| s.10(1) | Prohibition on Sale Without Authorisation |
| s.10(2) | Sale Authorisation Requirements |
| s.9(1) | Geofencing Prohibition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington My Health My Data Act (MHMD)?
Washington My Health My Data Act (MHMD) is a compliance framework from United States — Washington with 5 domains and 41 controls. The Washington My Health My Data Act (SB 5693, effective March 31, 2024 for regulated entities; June 30, 2024 for small businesses) protects consumer health data not covered by HIPAA. It applies to regulated entities conducting business in Washington or targeting Washington consumers that collect, share, or sell consumer health data. Notable for its broad definition of health data, private right of action, and geofencing prohibition near healthcare facilities. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Washington My Health My Data Act (MHMD) have?
Washington My Health My Data Act (MHMD) has 41 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Consumer Rights (25 controls), Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy (5 controls), Consent and Collection Restrictions (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Washington My Health My Data Act (MHMD) map to?
Washington My Health My Data Act (MHMD) maps to 486 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Wisconsin Data Privacy Act (SB 670) (20% coverage), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) (20% coverage), FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation (20% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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