Andrew Kingman is the President of Mariner Strategies, a premier law firm where he specializes in privacy technology and cybersecurity issues in all 50 states at the legislative and Attorney General levels. As a public policy advocate with experience in compliance, Andrew brings a unique and substantive perspective to discussions on how to best increase consumer privacy protections while maintaining operational workability and cybersecurity protections for businesses. He is a nationally recognized thought leader in the field — in 2020, Andrew was one of 25 attorneys named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Up & Coming Lawyers list. In this episode… The bustling year of 2023 saw the introduction, passage, and signing of various laws — many of which vary from US state to state. What were some of the year’s most significant regulations? Beyond the passage of privacy bills in seven red states, the passage of Washington state’s My Health, My Data Act was the most astonishing event for privacy lawyer Andrew Kingman. This act is the nation’s first privacy-focused law safeguarding personal health data not already covered by HIPAA. Because of this, Andrew warns that companies doing business with Washington state establishments should consider additional data compliance requirements, security measures, and consumer consent and rights. Since robust security measures are required to protect health and data, companies should be aware of the security standards and protocols outlined in the legislation and implement measures to prevent unauthorized access or breaches — all while respecting individual rights and ensuring transparent practices in obtaining and managing such consent. In today’s episode of the She Said Privacy/He Said Security Podcast, Justin and Jodi Daniels welcome Andrew Kingman to discuss integral changes in US State privacy law taking place in 2024. Andrew gives insight into the My Health, My Data Act, state legislature criteria for prioritizing certain bills, and why he’s a proponent of companies implementing data protection assessments.