U.S. health laws don't always protect abortion information, but new bills could fill the gaps
Publishing timestamp: 2022-07-09 13:00:01
Summary
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has raised concerns about the privacy of data collected by tech companies and clinics that could be used against people seeking abortions. Various federal and state measures are being proposed to protect reproductive health information, including the My Body, My Data Act and bills in states like Connecticut and New Jersey. However, challenges remain in ensuring the privacy of individuals seeking abortion services.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/09/why-hipaa-doesnt-always-protect-abortion-information.html