Tech Companies, Individuals and Lawmakers Tackle Data Privacy Issues After Roe's Overturn

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In the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of its landmark abortion decision, Roe v. Wade, tech companies and individuals must now scramble to protect sensitive personal data from the prying eyes of police and prosecutors in nearly thirty states that have already outlawed or will soon outlaw abortions.

Some tech companies, however, are leery of wading too far into the issue, going only so far as to offer travel expenses for employees who live in states where abortion is illegal, an imperfect option that forces workers to bring their employers into a healthcare decision.

One step that EFF recommends companies take is to minimize the data they collect from users to reduce that data from becoming subject to investigation. Search engine providers should also fight against improper demands, such as asking a search engine for information for a search te…