Washington bill would restrict the sale of health data

Washington's My Health, My Data Act, which prevents health-tracking apps, search engines and advertisers from collecting and sharing health data without the user’s consent, has been approved by the Washington State House of Representatives in a 57-39 vote.

WHY IT MATTERS

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, is designed to protect reproductive healthcare and abortion rights, according to the Stanwood Camano News.

"It is inexcusable that private, protected health care patient and provider data would be shared …

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