Recent amendments to the UK's Data Bill have raised significant concern among trans individuals regarding their privacy. Proposed changes would require public authorities to collect data based on sex at birth instead of current gender recognition documents, thereby outing trans individuals publicly. Critics argue that the associated review pushing for these amendments is biased and incorrect, emphasizing the importance of maintaining privacy for trans individuals. The bill could erase vital records and documents, leading to increased calls for MPs to reject such amendments before a scheduled vote.
"It comes after a review into gender data collection in the UK argued that acknowledging GRCs has resulted in a 'widespread loss of data on sex' and requested authorities use 'biological sex' as an indicator instead."
"Members of the public, as well as various groups, have urged MPs to reject Spencer's amendments over fears it could 'completely remove trans people's rights to privacy.'"
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