The overturning of Roe v. Wade has heightened concerns over the use of data from period tracking apps to target individuals seeking abortion services. The broader context reveals that in the US, 22 million women and girls face significant barriers to abortion access. Globally, rising right-wing populism, especially in countries like Italy, Poland, and Malta, threatens reproductive rights that were once deemed secure. The article highlights alarming instances of digital evidence being used in prosecuting abortion-related cases and emphasizes the role of period tracking apps in this increasingly hostile environment.
Period tracking apps are increasingly scrutinized for their potential use in criminalizing abortion seekers since Roe v. Wade was overturned in the US.
The rollback of reproductive rights has ignited a debate over the privacy concerns surrounding data from period tracking apps, exposing vulnerabilities.
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