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Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom and CPPA File Letter Opposing Federal Privacy Preemption

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Today, Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) sent a joint letter to Congress opposing preemption language in H.R.

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  • Today, Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) sent a joint letter to Congress opposing preemption language in H.R.
  • “National data privacy laws passed by Congress should strengthen, not weaken our existing laws here in California,” said Governor Newsom.
  • In the last year alone, California added key new children’s privacy and reproductive privacy legislation to its existing privacy laws.
  • Governor Newsom , Attorney General Bonta, Assembly Speaker Rendon , and members of the California Senate have also previously released letters raising concerns about ADPPA.

Clinical Research by Anderson Biotests, LLC, in Collaboration With the Bedford Research Foundation, Suggests New Paradigm for Determining Vasectomy Success

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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This requirement is thought to account for the poor compliance (about 43% of patients) with post-vasectomy semen analyses.

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  • This requirement is thought to account for the poor compliance (about 43% of patients) with post-vasectomy semen analyses.
  • Although vasectomy is a more successful sterility procedure than tubal ligation of women, vasectomy has been employed by fewer than 10% of couples seeking non-hormonal birth control.
  • The home collection kit itself is manufactured by Anderson Biotest and features a patented preservative that stabilizes the semen specimen for transport back to the lab for sperm count.
  • Submission of two kits to fully verify the absence of sperm is recommended by physicians and professional societies.

US Fails Annual Report Card on Reproductive Health and Rights as Attacks on Abortion and Family Planning Continue

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, rePROs Fight Back , an initiative of the nonprofit Population Institute , released its annual 50 State Report Card on Reproductive Health and Rights covering 2022.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, rePROs Fight Back , an initiative of the nonprofit Population Institute , released its annual 50 State Report Card on Reproductive Health and Rights covering 2022.
  • The report card was originally created by the Population Institute over a decade ago and gets updated annually.
  • In 2022, US reproductive rights were decimated as the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade which protected abortion rights, and left it up to individual states to decide abortion laws.
  • Criteria include sex education, minors' access to birth control, access to emergency contraception in the emergency room, Medicaid expansion including family planning expansion, abortion policy, and more.

Taking Valentine's Day by the balls: why a nonprofit is sending cards to testicles

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As we observe the first Valentine's Day since the overturn of Roe v. Wade in the United States, a true act of love looks different this year, with chocolates and flowers just not cutting it. Conversations around reproductive care and family planning have always been one-sided, with those who can get pregnant being held responsible for birth control, when 100% of unwanted pregnancies are caused by testicles. Enter: "Cards to Nards," a campaign from global nonprofit World Vasectomy Day that allows you to send greeting cards directly to testicles so they can learn about vasectomies as an easy and effective form of contraception.  

Key Points: 
  • Enter: " Cards to Nards, " a campaign from global nonprofit World Vasectomy Day that allows you to send greeting cards directly to testicles so they can learn about vasectomies as an easy and effective form of contraception.
  • So, how can we keep the sexiness of Valentine's Day alive, while leveling the contraceptive playing field?
  • For those of you who are concerned about Cards to Nards disappearing after Valentine's Day, have no fear.
  • The website will live on after February, with World Vasectomy Day planning to introduce new cards for relevant holidays and tentpole moments throughout the year, such as Earth Day, Mother's Day and Father's Day.

A-Mark Foundation Report Examines the Influence of Supreme Court Law Clerks on Rulings That Impact the Nation

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A report from the A-Mark Foundation investigates the impact of law clerks on the workings of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). The report examines what law clerks do, how they are selected, and what studies have found about the degree of influence clerks might have over case selection and outcomes. Also included is an analysis of the clerk selections of the sitting justices. A new quiz tests how much people know about this topic.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A report from the A-Mark Foundation investigates the impact of law clerks on the workings of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS).
  • The report examines what law clerks do, how they are selected, and what studies have found about the degree of influence clerks might have over case selection and outcomes.
  • SCOTUS law clerks are generally top graduates from prestigious law schools who have clerked for at least one other judge at a lower court.
  • Ten former law clerks went on to become Supreme Court justices, including six members of the current Court.

FRC President Tony Perkins Delivers Annual State of Faith, Family & Freedom Address

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council President Tony Perkins delivered his 'State of Faith, Family & Freedom' address last night, correcting the record on President Joe Biden's handling of all issues related to faith, family, and freedom.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council President Tony Perkins delivered his 'State of Faith, Family & Freedom' address last night, correcting the record on President Joe Biden's handling of all issues related to faith, family, and freedom.
  • The address was given at FRC's headquarters one day before President Biden is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address.
  • FRC President Tony Perkins' remarks stated, in part:
    "Ladies and gentlemen, special and honored guests...welcome to Family Research Council here in Washington, D.C.
  • I can say the state of faith, family, and freedom is already stronger simply because you're here.

Civic Nation Releases 2022 Impact Report

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Civic Nation released its 2022 Impact Report, detailing the work and outreach of its initiatives during the last calendar year. Over the last twelve months, Civic Nation registered and mobilized voters to make their voices heard in the midterm elections and empowered citizens to be changemakers in their own communities. The organization engaged and educated over 11.3 million people and organized more than 36,000 people to take action on critical issues.

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  • Civic Nation mobilized and empowered Americans across the country to drive change on issues ranging from voter engagement and reproductive justice to vaccine access, racial equity and more
    WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Civic Nation released its 2022 Impact Report , detailing the work and outreach of its initiatives during the last calendar year.
  • Over the last twelve months, Civic Nation registered and mobilized voters to make their voices heard in the midterm elections and empowered citizens to be changemakers in their own communities.
  • It is critical that we keep these communities engaged around the issues that matter to them most," said Kyle Lierman, CEO of Civic Nation.
  • The 2022 Impact Report also outlines the launch of two forthcoming initiatives that will further Civic Nation's mission of building a more inclusive, equitable America - one focused on closing the digital divide, and a second focused on cultivating the next generation of local leaders working to increase civic collaboration and engagement in their communities.

TBD Health Raises $4.4M Seed Round to Expand its Hybrid Sexual Healthcare Offerings Nationally

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TBD Health, a sexual healthcare provider revolutionizing the medical landscape through unparalleled digital and in-person clinical care, today announced a $4.4 million seed round led by Tusk Venture Partners, with participation from Springdale Ventures, Human Ventures, Expansion VC, Starbloom Capital, Hyphen Capital, and The Community Fund along with several strategic angels. With this new financing, TBD Health is expanding to all 50 states, democratizing access to its sexual healthcare offerings, consisting of at-home STD testing and emergency contraception available via telehealth or in-person in its Las Vegas Care hub.

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  • With this new financing, TBD Health is expanding to all 50 states, democratizing access to its sexual healthcare offerings, consisting of at-home STD testing and emergency contraception available via telehealth or in-person in its Las Vegas Care hub.
  • This leaves an immense strain on those who urgently need care," said Stephanie Estey, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of TBD Health.
  • "We seek to be a solution for those living in sexual health care deserts and beyond by offering a more accessible and approachable way to taking care of your sexual health."
  • TBD Health is expanding offerings within sexual wellness and launching innovative partnerships with employers, universities, and other digital health companies in 2023.

Flo Health appoints new executive and launches Privacy & Security Advisory Board to further its commitment to protecting its 50M monthly active users' data

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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LONDON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flo, the most popular women's health app globally, appointed Sue Khan as its new Vice President of Privacy and Data Protection Officer and launched its new Privacy & Security Advisory Board. With these appointments, Flo continues to showcase its commitment to deploying the most rigorous privacy and security standards. The company remains focused on protecting its 50M monthly active users' data at the highest level possible.

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  • With these appointments, Flo continues to showcase its commitment to deploying the most rigorous privacy and security standards.
  • The company remains focused on protecting its 50M monthly active users' data at the highest level possible.
  • Flo, the most popular women's health app with 50M MAU, hired a new VP of Privacy and launched an Advisory Board.
  • The company now works with a Privacy & Security Advisory Board as well as a Medical Advisory Board to support its mission of building a better future for female health.

Flo Health appoints new executive and launches Privacy & Security Advisory Board to further its commitment to protecting its 50M monthly active users' data

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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LONDON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flo, the most popular women's health app globally, appointed Sue Khan as its new Vice President of Privacy and Data Protection Officer and launched its new Privacy & Security Advisory Board. With these appointments, Flo continues to showcase its commitment to deploying the most rigorous privacy and security standards. The company remains focused on protecting its 50M monthly active users' data at the highest level possible.

Key Points: 
  • With these appointments, Flo continues to showcase its commitment to deploying the most rigorous privacy and security standards.
  • The company remains focused on protecting its 50M monthly active users' data at the highest level possible.
  • In 2022, Flo also became the first female health app to receive the ISO 27001 certification , the internationally recognized standard for information security.
  • The company now works with a Privacy & Security Advisory Board as well as a Medical Advisory Board to support its mission of building a better future for female health.