U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., issued a statement explaining how overturning Roe v. Wade further amplifies the need to swiftly pass a strong federal privacy law. DelBene said Congress can't afford to wait on a law because our tech laws are so behind. She also noted how the impacts on women's online privacy from the pending Supreme Court decision could be best addressed through a national privacy standard. She said sensitive data risks include internet searches about reproductive health care including abortions, menstrual tracking and other women’s health apps, and which medical facilities a woman has visited. Editor's note: DelBene joined The Privacy Advisor Podcast June 2021 to discuss potential federal legislation.
DelBene: Potential Roe v. Wade reversal brings 'urgent need' for federal privacy law
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