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Jasmine George

Jasmine George is a sexual and reproductive health advocate, who works with Hidden Pockets Collective: A Feminist Think Tank focused on reproductive justice in India. She is also building a Femtech startup, Vipaysin. 

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Lack Of A Data Protection Law Puts Indian Abortion Seekers At Risk

Posted Mon 10 Oct 2022 - 13:47 | 2,222 views

India recently withdrew its data protection bill, putting the data of over a billion people at risk. The already vulnerable individuals became more susceptible to data misuse, especially those already under threat of being targeted for personal choices or identities. This article explores how lack of data protection puts abortion seekers at risk in a society that rejects abortions.

Placard reads, "Abortion is Healthcare". Photo by Gayatri Malhotra on Unsplash