Women in the United States were found deleting period tracking apps from their mobile phones after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade last week. There are concerns that data from period tracking apps could be accessed by law enforcement and subsequently scrutinized on people seeking abortion services. This fear is forcing many women in the US to remove period tracking applications from their devices.
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Several analysts and experts warned shortly after the Roe vs Wade decision that data collected by period tracking apps could be shared with other entities and used to fuel investigations into people seeking abortion services.
Since the Roe vs. Wade decision was announced, several women have taken to Twitter to express their desire to delete period tracking apps such as Pronto, among others. Women are not only deleting these apps, but also their personal data from the platform.
One of the most popular period tracking apps, Flo, has announced that it is working on a 'anonymous mode,' which will allow women to use the apps without anyone having access to their personal information.
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Google, Tesla, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, among others, are taking action against the Roe vs Wade decision. Google stated in the most recent email that employees who require abortions can relocate to states that allow the procedure without any "justification."
"This is a profound change for the country that affects so many of us, particularly women," Google Chief People Officer Fiona Cicconi said in an email to employees. "Googlers can also apply for relocation without justification," Cicconi added, "and those overseeing this process will be aware of the situation."
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Other tech companies, including Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Tesla, and others, have announced plans to reimburse employees who travel to obtain abortions in states where the procedure is illegal.