Doug and David discuss the complexities surrounding data privacy laws like the newly proposed American Privacy Rights Act. David goes into the proliferation of online data collection and how it's necessitated the drafting of comprehensive data privacy legislation akin to the EU's GDPR. Challenges and responsibilities of managing consumer data, data breaches, and navigating data privacy laws like CCPA, CPRA, and GDPR are all things businesses face in the current landscape. David and Doug examine the practical difficulties in complying with these laws, the impact of data sharing agreements, and a potential data future. Will individuals be compensated for their personal data? References: • Global Data Privacy Laws 2023: 162 National Laws and 20 Bills • The California Privacy Rights Act of 2020

Information Risk is a podcast hosted by Doug Atkinson featuring David Loshin, a renowned data strategy consultant and director at the University of Maryland. David explores theoretical and real-world examples of 'information risk', the different types of risk that misuse and misinterpretation of data can pose to organizations.

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What happens when insurance companies start using AI models and tools to deny medical claims? Well, it's already happening.

David Loshin takes us on a journey through the risks that insurers open themselves up to by using patient data and AI tools to make healthcare decisions. The quality of data is never more important than when people's well being is on the line. If you've had a claim denied or have ever just used health insurance, you'll want to check out this deep dive into the inner workings of the insurance system.

Articles referenced:

• "Congressional Committee, Regulators Question Cigna System That Lets Its Doctors Deny Claims Without Reading Patient Files" (ProPublica):

• "How Cigna Saves Millions by Having Its Doctors Reject Claims Without Reading Them" (ProPublica)

• "Yet another health insurance company is using AI to deny medical claims." (un-covered)

• "UnitedHealth uses faulty AI to deny elderly patients medically necessary coverage, lawsuit claims" (CBS News)

• "AI May Not Be So Smart When Payors Use It To Deny Medical Claims" (Specialty Pharmacy Continuum)

• "AI gone astray: How subtle shifts in patient data send popular algorithms reeling, undermining patient safety" (STAT)

Information Risk is a podcast hosted by Doug Atkinson featuring David Loshin, a renowned data strategy consultant and director at the University of Maryland. David explores theoretical and real-world examples of 'information risk', the different types of risk that misuse and misinterpretation of data can pose to organizations.

Contact David Loshin: LinkedIn | Twitter | knowledge-integrity.com Powered by Insight Jam

Navigating the intricacies of federal regulation can be difficult for small businesses, but even the largest of financial organizations can struggle with compliance. This week, David and Doug look into an example of compliance risk that does not involve data privacy: Bank of America's violation of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HDMA). Failure to implement proper protocols led to BofA loan agents improperly reporting demographic information, which led to a hefty civil penalty and a mandate to overhaul their compliance procedures. Don’t miss out on this compelling narrative that might just change the way you view the role of data in legislative compliance. Contact David Loshin: LinkedIn Twitter knowledge-integrity.com Powered by Insight Jam