Michele Kellerman

Michele Kellerman, a cybersecurity engineer at Johns Hopkins University, dives into the privacy storm surrounding women’s health and period-tracking apps. She highlights how HIPAA protections often don’t cover these apps, leaving users vulnerable. Following the Dobbs decision, privacy concerns have intensified, as data from these apps could potentially be misused in legal contexts. Kellerman also explores ongoing legislative efforts to protect reproductive health data amidst a patchwork of state laws.

Michele Kellerman, a Cybersecurity Engineer at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, dives into the complexities of period-tracking apps and the challenges of reproductive privacy post-Dobbs. She explains how these apps often fall outside HIPAA protections and the implications this has for user data. Michele discusses potential legal scenarios, including the risks of data being used against users and the need for stronger state protections. She also offers personal privacy strategies for navigating these emerging digital landscapes.