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#ICYMI: A blog from FPF analyzes the revelatory nature of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data and why collectors of health information for LGBTQ+ people need to implement privacy safeguards. Read it here:
https://t.co/fKVyR1GeZL

NYC LGBT

Future of Privacy Forum
Out, Not Outed: Privacy for Sexual Health, Orientations, and Gender Identities
"Coming Out is a right of passage for many LGBTQ+ individuals, which is a decision they should be empowered to make for themselves."
"Protections for health information are essential to ensuring the autonomy of an individual in choosing how to come out, which involves considerations around their sexual orientation and gender identity."
"LGBTQ people are more likely to report poor physical and mental health than the general population, including increased incidence of HIV and higher risks for depression and anxiety."
"LGBTQ+ youth have been found to face heightened risks for mental health issues, being 300% more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression than their peers."
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