Reproductive health care faces legal and surveillance challenges post-Roe – new research offers guidance

In the post-Roe era, people capable of pregnancy face growing threats, authors say.

Health care providers, family, friends, information on personal devices and virtually any activity that can be observed or recorded pose privacy risks that can lead to prosecution.

Authors: Providers tend to overlook digital risks and threats of prosecution to patients.

Providers can play a crucial role in guiding patients on adopting privacy strategies.

By incorporating digital privacy and threat modeling into their care, providers can help patients navigate a complex landscape of threats in an environment of pervasive surveillance. This article is republished from The Conversation , a nonprofit, independent news organization bringing you facts and trustworthy analysis to help you make sense of our complex world. It was written by: Nora McDonald , George Mason University Read more: Nora McDonald does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment..