In Support of the My Body, My Data Act of 2023

Adopted at the 92nd Annual Meeting in 2024

  • WHEREAS, since the Dobbs decision, the consequences of apps and websites collecting and storing our personal reproductive health information has skyrocketed. This includes location data, search histories, and reproductive health data collected by period tracking and other health apps; and

    WHEREAS, the increasing collection and use of personal data by private companies raises concerns about individual privacy and the potential for misuse; and

    WHEREAS, the "My Body, My Data Act of 2023" (the Act) establishes a national framework for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health data; and

    WHEREAS, the My Body, My Data Act would create a new national standard to protect personal reproductive health data. By minimizing the personal reproductive health data that is collected and retained, the bill would help prevent this information from being disclosed or misused; and

    WHEREAS, the Act grants individuals greater control over their personal health data, including the right to access, correct, and delete such data; and

    WHEREAS, the Act strengthens data security standards for companies that collect and store personal health data; and

    WHEREAS, strong data privacy protections are essential for promoting public trust in the use of health technology and ensuring equitable access to healthcare services;

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The United States Conference of Mayors urges Congress to pass and for the President to sign the My Body, My Data Act of 2023.
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