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Privacy Concerns Rise Over Kennedy's Autism Registry Plan

4/26/2025

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In Washington state, anxiety mounts over U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan for an autism registry that would gather sensitive medical records. Advocacy groups warn of potential privacy breaches and stigma, while families call for clear ethical guidelines and transparency in how their data will be handled, seeking reassurance amid the uncertainty.

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In Washington state, anxiety mounts over U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan for an autism registry that would gather sensitive medical records. Advocacy groups warn of potential privacy breaches and stigma, while families call for clear ethical guidelines and transparency in how their data will be handled, seeking reassurance amid the uncertainty.