The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act updates federal rules governing how contact lens prescriptions are verified when consumers buy lenses online. The bill requires online sellers to offer customers a secure electronic method to submit their prescriptions in compliance with health privacy laws (HIPAA), and mandates that any health information sent by email be encrypted to protect consumer privacy. The legislation also expands prescription verification contact information to include email addresses and clarifies that verification calls cannot use artificial or prerecorded voices. This bill affects online contact lens retailers and consumers who purchase lenses remotely, modernizing outdated verification procedures to reflect current digital commerce practices while maintaining privacy protections. No new federal funding or specific implementation timeline is specified in the legislation.
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