S.2029 - My Body, My Data Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
The "My Body, My Data Act of 2025" aims to protect the privacy of personal reproductive and sexual health information. It mandates minimization of data collection, retention, use, and disclosure by regulated entities, limiting it to what is strictly necessary for providing requested products or services. The bill also grants individuals rights to access, correct, and delete their personal reproductive or sexual health information.
Expected Effects
This act would likely lead to increased data security and privacy for individuals concerning their reproductive and sexual health information. Regulated entities would need to implement stricter data handling practices and be more transparent about their data policies. The act also empowers individuals with greater control over their personal health data.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced privacy protection for sensitive reproductive and sexual health information.
- Increased individual control over personal health data through access, correction, and deletion rights.
- Greater transparency from regulated entities regarding data collection and usage practices.
- Prohibition against retaliation for exercising rights under the Act.
- Establishment of clear enforcement mechanisms through the FTC and individual civil actions.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential compliance costs for regulated entities, particularly smaller businesses.
- Possible limitations on data-driven research and innovation in the health sector.
- Risk of over-regulation and unintended consequences on legitimate data uses.
- Ambiguity in defining "personal reproductive or sexual health information" could lead to legal challenges.
- Potential for increased litigation due to the private right of action.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the spirit of the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, by safeguarding personal information. The First Amendment is addressed directly in Section 8, which states that nothing in the Act should be construed to limit or diminish First Amendment freedoms. The Act's focus on data privacy and individual control over personal information reflects a broader interpretation of constitutional rights in the digital age.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).