The Biden administration has implemented a new rule to safeguard the privacy of women traveling out of state for legal abortions amid concerns they could face prosecution upon their return. This rule strengthens the Health Insurance Portability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and prohibits the disclosure of private health information to investigate individuals seeking or receiving lawful reproductive health services, including healthcare providers. The move comes amid heated discussions on reproductive rights in the upcoming presidential election, following a court ruling that has curtailed or abolished legal abortion in 21 states.