Nick Weil, JD, CIPT, etc., etc.

Nick Weil is a privacy, cybersecurity, and health care compliance consultant and licensed attorney with more than a decade of operational and advisory experience across health care delivery, life sciences, insurance, and technology. He has served as chief privacy officer and compliance counsel for hospital systems, state universities, academic medical centers, and life science organizations, and as security advisor to professional associations, medical groups, and technology companies.

Mr. Weil specializes in information compliance and health regulatory risk. His practice encompasses HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, 42 CFR Part 2, EMTALA, and the Information Blocking and Interoperability Rules. He combines regulatory expertise with technical capabilities in online tracking forensics, pixel analysis, de-identification, data protection, data inventory and mapping, and risk assessment.

He is also the author of HIPAA for Providers, a two-volume practitioner’s reference forthcoming from Pier 6 Publishing in 2026, and speaks regularly at national conferences and academic programs on privacy, compliance, and technology.

• JD
• LLM (Health Law)
• CHPC
• CIPT
• CHC
• Licensed — Illinois & Nebraska
• HCCA Member
• IAPP Member
• NSBA Member

Chief Privacy Officer Engagements

• State-Wide Health System and Hospital Group

  Interim chief privacy officer and assistant compliance officer for a large hospital, physician group, and ambulatory system. Developed privacy program, managed large-scale breaches and data security incidents, and advised internal compliance and legal departments on information compliance.

• State University

  Provided interim privacy and compliance department services, including privacy team management, department structure, and advising on information blocking, record retention, data privacy, and breach management.

• Academic Medical Center and Health System

  Interim privacy officer for a quasi-government health care provider, leading the existing privacy department and advising on COVID-exposure monitoring, clinical research consenting, and data contract negotiation.

• International Medical Technology Company

  Fractional privacy department support for an organization required to comply with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other domestic and international privacy laws.

HIPAA and Security Officer Engagements

• National Medical Society

  Contracted as HIPAA security officer, advising on development and implementation of large databases of identifiable health information and interactive web portals, with emphasis on machine learning, cloud computing, and de-identification expert reports.

• National Professional Association

  Fractional security and privacy officer, advising on HIPAA-compliant development of identifiable health information databases, population health applications, clinical research uses, and privacy board administration.

• Multi-Specialty Medical Group

  HIPAA security officer and privacy officer for a multi-specialty physician practice, retail pharmacy, and ambulatory care center.

Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Compliance Assessments

• Multi-State Health System

  In response to a Department of Justice investigatory inquiry, led a team of compliance professionals in an extensive review of hospital and facility operations conducted under attorney-client privilege, including staff and leadership interviews, on-site assessments, and review of finance, corporate, and billing records to evaluate regulatory compliance risk.

• Infectious Disease Testing Provider

  Reviewed the processes and policies of a COVID testing broker and treatment support organization for HIPAA coverage and applicable data privacy and security standards.

• Large, Diverse Health Care System

  Assessed the HIPAA privacy, breach notification, and security program of a multi-disciplinary hospital, ambulatory care, and physician practice system.

• Life Science Manufacturer

  Assessed a pharmaceutical company for cybersecurity best practices against the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Control (CSC) framework.

• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturer and Researcher

  Led a privacy program assessment for a biopharmaceutical manufacturer and researcher, resolving and advising within a complex regulatory framework at the intersections of HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and the Common Rule.

• Medical Device Manufacturer and Supplier

  Assisted in a privacy and security assessment for a medical device manufacturer and supplier, providing HIPAA privacy expertise as part of a multidisciplinary expert team.

• Genetic Testing and Data Analytics Provider

  Conducted assessment and analysis of privacy and cybersecurity program for a genetic testing and data analytics provider, based on data inventory results, for CCPA and HIPAA compliance, in partnership with outside legal counsel.

• Behavioral Health Start-Up and Clinician Group

  Provided privacy assessment and program development materials, including policy templates and information security recommendations.

Compliance Officer Engagements

• Ambulatory Care Center and Physician Group

  Served as Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel for a large physician practice and ambulatory care center. Built, developed, and managed a compliance program addressing False Claims Act, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute risk. Reported to the physician Board of Directors and to the owner Board of Directors, a state-wide health insurance company.

• Metropolitan Health System

  Compliance Officer for a multi-disciplinary health system encompassing hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physician groups, and the system central billing office. Managed all aspects of the compliance and privacy program, including auditing and monitoring, staff training, policy development, and executive advisory.

• Investor-Backed Physician Practice and ACO

  Served as Corporate Counsel advising on general compliance, legal, and operations issues to a state-wide health plan, with quarterly reports to the health plan Board of Directors and ACO Board. Also served as Information Security Officer, managing cyber and breach incidents and advising on data governance contracting, infrastructure, and sharing.

Privacy Technology Deployments

• International Manufacturing Corporation

  Provided data mapping support, training, policy support, and compliance advising for an international manufacturing corporation in connection with GDPR obligations.

• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturer and Researcher

  Led a data inventory engagement for a biopharmaceutical organization, delivering results, mapping products, and recommendations to internal compliance and legal leadership.

• Genetic Testing and Data Analytics Provider

  Designed and provided data interview, inventory, and mapping services at the direction of outside legal counsel, supporting CCPA and HIPAA compliance efforts.

Education

• LLM

  Loyola University Chicago School of Law

  Master of Laws, Health Law

• JD

  University of San Diego School of Law

  Juris Doctor, Corporate and Business Law

• BA

  University of Dallas

  Bachelor of Arts, English

Certifications & Affiliations

• Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)

  International Association of Privacy Professionals

• Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)

  Health Care Compliance Association

• OneTrust Certifications

  Cookie Compliance, Incident Management, Consent Technology, and Privacy Rights Automation

• Licensed Attorney

  State of Illinois  |  State of Nebraska

• Professional Memberships

  Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)  |  International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Chapter Chair, Omaha  |  Nebraska State Bar Association  |  Ad Hoc Committee on Technology, Nebraska Bar Association