My Body, My Data: Privacy Protection for Reproductive Health or Unintended Consequences?
The “My Body, My Data” Act champions reproductive health privacy with a side of humor—because who doesn’t want to keep their data as private as their search history? This bill restricts companies from oversharing, empowering users to access and delete data, and gives the Federal Trade Commission the power to keep companies in line.
Hot Take:
In the age of tech and turmoil, we’re finally seeing a bill that slaps some sense into data privacy laws while keeping reproductive rights off the endangered species list. Thanks to Rep. Sara Jacobs, the “My Body, My Data” Act is here to remind companies that snooping on reproductive health info is about as welcome as a porcupine in a balloon factory. So, here’s to keeping your personal info as private as that secret cookie stash you hide from your kids!
Key Points:
- The “My Body, My Data” Act aims to protect privacy for those seeking reproductive health care.
- It restricts the collection and use of personal reproductive health information by companies.
- The bill empowers individuals with rights to access and delete their reproductive health data.
- Companies must uphold privacy policies and promises, under the watchful eye of the FTC.
- States can still pass stronger laws to bolster these federal protections.