This week, we are joined by Donna Grindle, CEO at Kardon, sharing her insights on HIPAA and possible changes for 2025. Ben has the story of a new frontier in the encryption wars coming from the UK. Dave looks at the latest spree of firings from DOGE. 

While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 

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Links to the stories:

• U.K. demand for a back door to Apple data threatens Americans, lawmakers say
• Boston man who oversaw VA information security swept up in DOGE cuts: ‘Veteran privacy at risk’
• More than a dozen state attorneys general challenge Musk and DOGE’s authority

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