Here are some of the federal and state measures that seek to fill in the gaps when it comes to protecting reproductive health information.
is a federal patient privacy law passed in 1996 that prohibits health-care providers and insurers from disclosing patient information. It is overseen by the Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Health and Human Services.
HIPAA only applies to certain types of businesses and professionals. It can regulate only health insurers, health-care providers, data clearinghouses and business associates. is a federal privacy proposal that targets firms that collect reproductive health information. It would require companies to get user consent before collecting, retaining or disclosing reproductive health data unless the data is"strictly needed" to provide a service or product the user has requested. It would also require companies to delete users' information upon request. The Federal Trade Commission would have the power to enforce the regulations.
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