Democrats Ask FTC to Monitor Health Data Privacy
The FTC should be on the watch for data brokers selling location data that would allow buyers to see sensitive information about abortion services, Democrats wrote the agency Friday. Citing the Supreme Court’s leaked draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade,…
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Sens. Mark Warner, Virginia; Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota; and Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin, raised concerns about reports of data brokers exploiting private data. “Recent reports highlight data brokers selling location data that allows the buyer to see how many people visit a certain location and when, including how many people are seeking care at reproductive health clinics such as Planned Parenthood,” they wrote. The agency confirmed it received the letter.