John Howard

John Howard is a Part-time Professor of Practice in Law at the University of Arizona Law and serves as the Director of the HIPAA Privacy Program within the University of Arizona Office of Research, Innovation, and Impact. His work bridges legal education and institutional compliance, focusing on data protection and regulatory frameworks in research and healthcare settings.

His primary research and professional interests lie in the domains of information privacy, cybersecurity, and information technology law, with a strong emphasis on the healthcare industry. He addresses critical issues such as risk assessment, data compliance, and intellectual property rights in digital health environments.

The available publications do not include recent scholarly articles, but his expertise suggests a practice-oriented and policy-driven engagement with privacy and cybersecurity law.

• Scientific Awards: None listed

John Howard advises on institutional privacy policy and contributes to academic instruction, particularly through LAW 580B/480B, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity in Healthcare. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership role implies mentorship and guidance in privacy program development and compliance training. He is involved in initiatives related to research integrity and data governance through the Office of Research, Innovation, and Impact.

He leads the HIPAA Privacy Program, a critical component of the university’s research compliance infrastructure, ensuring adherence to federal health information privacy regulations. This role positions him at the intersection of law, ethics, and research administration.