My Body, My Data Act of 2023
The My Body, My Data Act of 2023 requires companies (called "regulated entities") that collect personal reproductive or sexual health information - such as health apps, clinics, or service providers - to minimize data collection to only what's necessary for the services individuals request. It grants individuals the right to access, correct, or delete their data, with companies required to provide clear privacy policies, respond to requests within 15 days, and avoid retaliation (like higher prices or denied services) for exercising these rights. The bill also prohibits companies from sharing such data without consent and mandates enforcement through the Federal Trade Commission and private lawsuits, with penalties up to $1,000 per violation. It excludes entities already covered by HIPAA health privacy rules but applies broadly to digital services handling sensitive health data.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 17, 2023
Last action May 17, 2023
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Committee
1
May 17, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
May 17, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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State
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P
Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
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Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
Co
Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
DDemocratic
Co
Maria Cantwell
DDemocratic
Co
Martin Heinrich
DDemocratic
Co
Peter Welch
DDemocratic
Co
Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Robert Menendez
DDemocratic
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