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Who Else Can See Your Period Tracker Data?

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The Intricacies of Health Data and Surveillance Capitalism

This chapter explores how personal health data, particularly from pregnant women, is exploited by advertisers to predict spending behaviors. It raises critical questions about data privacy, consumer confusion, and the need for systemic regulation versus individual responsibility in protecting personal information.

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