HealthLeaders Media December 2, 2022
In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the AGs say patient privacy has become a priority since the SCOTUS Dobbs decision.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– The AGs in their letter to Cook reminded him that ‘Apple has long promoted privacy as one of its “core values.’
– Third-party apps’ collecting users’ search histories, location, and health data and histories could be ‘weaponized’ to target women seeking abortions.
– The AGs note that Apple has adopted rigorous privacy and security measures; for example, Apple ensures that Apple Health data — including reproductive data — is automatically encrypted.
– The company also has privacy controls that allow consumers to limit apps’ access to certain sensitive information and requires apps to request permissions...
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