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Your phone could reveal if you’ve had an abortion

By Geoffrey A. Fowler, Tatum Hunter

04 May 2022 · 6 min read

Internet searches, visits to clinics and period-tracking apps leave digital trails.

When someone gets an abortion, they may decide not to share information with friends and family members. But chances are their smartphone knows.

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