US EditionIllinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autism
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the nation’s first executive order blocking federal access to personal autism-related health data.
- The order followed a federal announcement by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Of a plan using NIH and Medicare data to study autism causes.
- Pritzker’s order restricts state agencies from sharing identifiable autism data without consent, except for legal requirements or essential service provision.
- Pritzker emphasized the state’s commitment to upholding the privacy and dignity of individuals with autism by advancing initiatives that maintain its position at the forefront of defending their rights.
- This action reflects ongoing debates over autism’s causes and privacy, as some experts warn of stereotyping and potential discrimination from such policies.
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Pritzker issues executive order in response to federal effort to create autism database | Illinois State Bar Association
Pritzker issues executive order in response to federal effort to create autism databaseIllinois’ governor signed an executive order that restricts state agencies from collecting and sharing autism-related data, in response to federal efforts to create a database for autism research. Source: The State Journal-Register
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