We say we care about data privacy, but our actions tell a different story. Here’s why

When people are made to feel as if data collection and abuse are inevitable, they are more likely to accept it.

When the Trump administration gave Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to a massive database of information about Medicaid recipients in June 2025, privacy and medical justice advocates sounded the alarm. They warned that the move could trigger all kinds of public health and human rights harms.