With the rise of digital surveillance, securing our health data is no longer just a privacy issue—it's a matter of personal safety. In the wake of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade and the...
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Discussion Points
- The Intersection of Health Data Privacy and Personal Safety: How can we ensure that individuals' health data is protected from misuse, particularly in the context of reproductive and gender-affirming care?r
- The Need for Expanded Privacy Protections: Should the New York Health Information Privacy Act be a model for other states to follow, or are there concerns about its potential impact on healthcare providers and the broader digital ecosystem?r
- Balancing Individual Rights with Public Interest: How can we strike a balance between protecting individuals' health data and ensuring that law enforcement and regulatory agencies have access to relevant information to prevent harm.
Summary
The New York Health Information Privacy Act is crucial in safeguarding digital privacy in the face of growing threats to reproductive and gender-affirming care. The bill would prohibit the sale of health data, require explicit consent for processing, and implement data deletion rights.
With nearly half of U.S. states banning oestricting abortion, protecting personal health data has never been more important.
EFF and the NYCLU urge Governor Hochul to sign the legislation, which would lead the nation in protecting residents' digital privacy and ensure that health data is not misused to criminalize individuals seeking care.