Anonymous 'hacks period tracker apps and deletes data to protect abortion seekers' after Supreme Court decision | The Sun
THE hacker group Anonymous claims they have "hacked and deleted" data from period tracker apps to protect the identity of abortion seekers.
The hacktivists' latest claims come as American women have begun deleting their menstrual tracking apps amid the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the abortion ruling, Roe v Wade.
Women fear the data collected by the apps could be used against them in future criminal cases in states where abortion has become illegal.
"Data from menstrual tracking apps have been hacked and deleted to avoid identifying possible abortion in states where abortion is now banned. #Anonymous #OpJane," the hacker group tweeted on Thursday.
Women began deleting the apps in May when a draft of the court's opinion that suggested they would overturn Roe v Wade was leaked.
However, it's since intensified after the court voted to veto the federal right to abortion.
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Period tracking apps like Flo have announced a new "anonymous mode" feature that will allow users to remove their name, email, address and technical identifiers from their profile.
"You deserve the right to protect your data," Flo tweeted on June 24 after the Supreme Court's decision.
"We will soon be launching an 'Anonymous Mode' that removes your personal identity from your Flo account, so that no one can identify you."
Flo has amassed more than 48million active users and is one of the biggest health apps on the market.
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