Missouri Representative Gerard Harms’s “Save MO Babies Act” proposes creating registries for pregnant individuals deemed “at risk” of abortion and prospective adoptive parents, aiming to facilitate adoptions and reduce abortions. The bill lacks a definition of “at risk,” raising concerns about potential government overreach and privacy violations. This legislation follows broader conservative efforts to expand state surveillance of pregnant individuals and restrict abortion access, mirroring national trends and legal challenges regarding patient data privacy. While Harms claims the program would be voluntary, the bill’s implications for reproductive rights and personal privacy remain significant.
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As a software developer in the tech sector, I take HIPAA violations very seriously. The guidelines around right and wrong behavior in handling personal information are drilled into us through multiple levels of training. Any violation of patient privacy would result in immediate termination and likely blacklisting from the industry. Reading about the former Texas Children’s Hospital resident, Eithan Haim, who leaked personal records is deeply disturbing. The fact that he provided this information to a political operative like Christopher Rufo raises serious ethical concerns. It is disheartening to think about the potential motivations behind such actions.
The role of a mandated reporter in cases of child abuse is crystal clear — report suspected abuse and neglect to the proper authorities, not to a media outlet or a political operative.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker