This Week in Startups Digital surveillance risks post-Roe v. Wade ruling with Legal Voice’s Kim Clark + PE firm acquires Zendesk for $10.2B | E1494
Jun 27, 2022
In this enlightening discussion, Kim Clark, a Senior Attorney at Legal Voice dedicated to reproductive rights, addresses the alarming rise of digital surveillance affecting women’s healthcare privacy post-Roe v. Wade. She explores the risks tied to abortion-related technology and the implications for period tracking apps. The episode also highlights innovative solutions like Stardust, an end-to-end encrypted period tracking app, alongside significant industry news about Zendesk's $10.2 billion acquisition, blending legal insights with startup trends.
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Tech and Surveillance in Post-Roe America
- Technology, including period tracking apps and search engines, introduces new privacy risks in a post-Roe world.
- These risks extend beyond period tracking apps to general location data and search history.
Crisis Pregnancy Centers and Data Collection
- Crisis pregnancy centers collect private data, often through deceptive practices, and may share this data with third parties.
- These centers also use the data for movement building and harassment.
Digital Privacy and Security
- Review attack vectors and educate yourself on privacy-preserving tech like VPNs and incognito mode.
- Use end-to-end encrypted period tracking apps and be cautious of apps with ads.