United States of America: My Body, My Data Act (S 4434) introduced

On 16 June 2022, the "My Body, My Act" (S 4434) was introduced to the Senate. This bill was created to protect women from possible repercussions if the US Supreme Court were to overturn the Roe v. Wade case. If arrests are to occur for abortions, then data obtained from ovulation, menstruation or pregnancy apps could be used to further prosecute the individuals in question. This bill aims at improving digital privacy overall with a focus on reproductive health data. Currently, there are weak protections in place that would hinder apps and websites to collect, store, and sell reproductive health data. The bill would require regulated companies to outline how they intend to collect and store sensitive reproductive information and impose protections on data that is not covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). It would also limit the amount and type of reproductive health data that is allowed to be collected and stored. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for enforcement of this bill and will create more specific rules in the future.