This legislation, titled the Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act, aims to safeguard privacy by preventing the use of intercepted communications in investigations related to reproductive services. It amends Section 2518 of Title 18, United States Code, requiring applicants for wire, oral, or electronic communication interception orders to include a statement affirming they will not use the collected content to investigate or prosecute individuals involved in reproductive or sexual health treatment or care. Court orders authorizing such interceptions must also include this explicit prohibition. Furthermore, the bill introduces a comprehensive definition of "reproductive or sexual health information," encompassing a wide range of services and conditions from abortion and in vitro fertilization to contraception use and pregnancy-related care. It also amends Section 2703, mandating that government entities seeking customer communications or records provide a sworn statement that this information will not be used to investigate or proceed against anyone for inquiring about, seeking, obtaining, providing, or facilitating reproductive or sexual health treatment or care. This ensures that data obtained through subpoenas, court orders, or warrants cannot be weaponized against individuals seeking or providing reproductive services.
This legislation, titled the Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act, aims to safeguard privacy by preventing the use of intercepted communications in investigations related to reproductive services. It amends Section 2518 of Title 18, United States Code, requiring applicants for wire, oral, or electronic communication interception orders to include a statement affirming they will not use the collected content to investigate or prosecute individuals involved in reproductive or sexual health treatment or care. Court orders authorizing such interceptions must also include this explicit prohibition. Furthermore, the bill introduces a comprehensive definition of "reproductive or sexual health information," encompassing a wide range of services and conditions from abortion and in vitro fertilization to contraception use and pregnancy-related care. It also amends Section 2703, mandating that government entities seeking customer communications or records provide a sworn statement that this information will not be used to investigate or proceed against anyone for inquiring about, seeking, obtaining, providing, or facilitating reproductive or sexual health treatment or care. This ensures that data obtained through subpoenas, court orders, or warrants cannot be weaponized against individuals seeking or providing reproductive services.