The article highlights the urgent need to protect personal health data in the context of rising digital surveillance and the reversal of abortion rights in the U.S. It emphasizes how this data can be misused against individuals seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care, often tracked through digital trails. The New York Health Information Privacy Act is positioned as essential legislation to expand protections beyond traditional healthcare entities, safeguarding New Yorkers against the dangers posed by data brokers and tech companies in today’s digital landscape.
With the rise of digital surveillance, securing our health data is no longer just a privacy issue-it's a matter of personal safety.
When individuals seek reproductive health care or gender-affirming care, they leave behind a digital trail. Every click, every action, and every step is tracked.
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