The My Body My Data Act would target companies that collect reproductive health information, requiring them to get consent before collecting and disclosing private health information and give the FTC the power to enforce such rules.
The Health and Location Protection Act would ban data collecting organizations from selling user information about their location and health. It would also give the FTC the power to regulate this, potentially doling out fines for violations.
Other bills have been suggested at the state level that would prohibit pregnancy crisis centers from disclosing health information collected without consent and create sanctuary states for out of state visitors seeking reproductive health services.
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