16 Democratic Senators called on the Federal Trade Commission to adopt a letterWednesday: To protect the privacy of people who seek abortions or any other reproductive health care,

It highlights the possible far-reaching consequences of Roe V. Wade being reversed by the Supreme Court. Politico reported earlier this monthA draft decision was made that would invalidate the long-standing ruling that protected abortion rights. Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the authenticity of the document, but a final ruling is yet to be published.

There were concerns that Roe’s repeal could have an impact on privacy protections. This is despite the fact that Roe was originally based on the privacy of a pregnant woman and her doctor. The fact that there is no federal privacy law in the United States, although some states such as California do have their own laws, only adds to the concern.

Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tammy Baldwin, both Democrats, raised “serious concerns” about reports of data brokers selling location data to support abortion services. Vice article. According to them, this data can come from normal places such as weather apps. However, consumers might not expect their data being sold.

“In light of reports that the Supreme Court is set to overrule Roe vs. Wade, we are concerned about the privacy of women making decisions that should be between them, their families, and their doctors, as they have for more than five decades,” the lawmakers wrote. “Should the Court’s final decision match the leaked opinion, thirteen states could immediately ban abortion and over a dozen others are likely to criminalize it. Banning and criminalizing abortion in parts of our country could create added risks to those seeking family planning services in states where abortions remain legal.”

In states such as Oklahoma and Texas, abortion access is already very limited. new lawsPrivate citizens may even sue those who provide abortion services or the ones that assist them in accessing such services.potentially including rideshare drivers).

Sen. John McCain and Robert Menendez asked the FTC for details on the FTC’s plans to protect consumers’ privacy online. The FTC also discussed how mobile phones that store and sell location data would be addressed and how they coordinate with other departments of Justice, state governments, and health care providers. The senators also inquired the FTC about whether it requires additional funding to prevent such personal data being sold or bought by data brokers.

A spokesperson for the FTC confirmed that the agency had received the letter, but didn’t provide any further comments.

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