Hi, I’m Jane.
I recently found out I’m pregnant and want to get an abortion. In my town, people have very strong opinions about abortion, making me cautious about where and how I get help. I learned about the importance of keeping my digital information safe, so others can't find out about my plans.
Let me take you through my journey to understand how I ensure my personal information stays private.
BEFORE YOU CALL THE HOTLINE
Home Privacy: Getting Started Safe at Home
My journey begins at home, where privacy must first be secured. I want to ensure no one else knows what I'm doing online, like talking to friends or looking things up.
I’ve put together a smart To-Do List to keep my plans private.
To-Do List
Prepaid Phone Check: I’m considering getting a prepaid phone to use temporarily. I assess if I can afford it.
Friend’s Phone Option: If a prepaid phone isn't feasible, I think about using a friend's phone who understands and supports my need for privacy.
Exploring Hushed: I look into Hushed, a service offering temporary phone numbers, and check if it fits my budget.
An IUD may need to be removed before a medication abortion.
Allergies To Certain Medications (Prostaglandins Or Mifepristone)
Blood-Thinning Medications (Except Aspirin)
Long-Term Use Of Corticosteroid Medications
Ectopic Pregnancy
Bleeding disorders
Chronic adrenal failure
Legal Privacy: Knowing Your Rights
In my state, healthcare providers face strict restrictions on providing abortions — but having an abortion is not against the law for me.
I want to know my rights and how to proceed safely, so I start looking for help and ways to keep my plans private.
To-Do List
Ask for Help: I contact a group knowledgeable about the laws to understand my rights and available support.
Keep Records Secret: I keep notes about my conversations and what I learn on Crypt Pad (https://cryptpad.fr/) to ensure privacy and plan to destroy them after the abortion.
Stay Anonymous: When seeking advice, I use a special email and a pseudonym (a false name) to keep my identity hidden.
An IUD may need to be removed before a medication abortion.
Allergies To Certain Medications (Prostaglandins Or Mifepristone)
Blood-Thinning Medications (Except Aspirin)
Long-Term Use Of Corticosteroid Medications
Ectopic Pregnancy
Bleeding disorders
Chronic adrenal failure
By following these steps, I learn to navigate the tough laws while keeping my personal information private.
Need legal advice about your abortion? Contact the Repro Legal HelpLine at 844-868-2812 for free support and guidance.
Other anonymized legal services:
Pregnancy Justice (Call 212-255-9252)
Data Privacy: Keeping Your Info Safe with Jane
It's not cool when people take my personal information without asking. I am super careful about who I share my stuff with online.
In today's world, keeping our digital info safe is super important. I make smart choices like not sharing my info everywhere and checking how safe an app is before using it.
Remember, you’re in charge of your digital privacy.
To-Do List
Period Tracker Privacy: I check my period tracker app's privacy policies using DuckDuckGo. Euki is another app known for keeping data secure.
Check Other Apps: I review my apps to see what information they collect and remove any unnecessary permissions.
Safe Chats: For private conversations, I use Signal to keep my messages secure.
An IUD may need to be removed before a medication abortion.
Allergies To Certain Medications (Prostaglandins Or Mifepristone)
Blood-Thinning Medications (Except Aspirin)
Long-Term Use Of Corticosteroid Medications
Ectopic Pregnancy
Bleeding disorders
Chronic adrenal failure
For more information on how to keep your abortion private and secure, click here.
Travel Tips for Privacy: Moving Secretly and Safely
I had to go to another state for a health reason because the laws in my state are very strict. If you're planning a trip to a clinic nearby, it's important to keep these tips in mind, too. I planned my trip carefully to maintain privacy.
To-Do List
Phone Off During Travel: I keep my phone turned off while traveling for added security.
Plan Quietly: I use secure messaging to arrange my stay and travel plans discreetly.
An IUD may need to be removed before a medication abortion.
Allergies To Certain Medications (Prostaglandins Or Mifepristone)
Blood-Thinning Medications (Except Aspirin)
Long-Term Use Of Corticosteroid Medications
Ectopic Pregnancy
Bleeding disorders
Chronic adrenal failure
I discovered how crucial it is to be cautious and smart with my private information, especially when planning something important.
after YOU CALL THE HOTLINE
Keeping Your Information Private
So, I made an important call. Now, let's make sure I stay super private after that.
Used A Burner Phone?
Throw It Out: If you used a special phone just for this call, it's time to get rid of it safely.
An IUD may need to be removed before a medication abortion.
Allergies To Certain Medications (Prostaglandins Or Mifepristone)
Blood-Thinning Medications (Except Aspirin)
Long-Term Use Of Corticosteroid Medications
Ectopic Pregnancy
Bleeding disorders
Chronic adrenal failure
Used an Online Phone Number?
Say Goodbye to the Account: If you used something like Google Voice or Hushed for the call, go ahead and delete that account.
An IUD may need to be removed before a medication abortion.
Allergies To Certain Medications (Prostaglandins Or Mifepristone)
Blood-Thinning Medications (Except Aspirin)
Long-Term Use Of Corticosteroid Medications
Ectopic Pregnancy
Bleeding disorders
Chronic adrenal failure
Turned Off Phone Tracking?
Turn It Back On: If you turned off a feature that helps you find your phone if it gets lost, you can turn that back on now.
An IUD may need to be removed before a medication abortion.
Allergies To Certain Medications (Prostaglandins Or Mifepristone)
Blood-Thinning Medications (Except Aspirin)
Long-Term Use Of Corticosteroid Medications
Ectopic Pregnancy
Bleeding disorders
Chronic adrenal failure
Back Home and Safe?
Reset Your Phone Lock: Change your phone's lock settings back to how they usually are.
An IUD may need to be removed before a medication abortion.
Allergies To Certain Medications (Prostaglandins Or Mifepristone)
Blood-Thinning Medications (Except Aspirin)
Long-Term Use Of Corticosteroid Medications
Ectopic Pregnancy
Bleeding disorders
Chronic adrenal failure
And Don't Forget to
Delete Any Extra Email Accounts: If you made an email just for this, it's time to say goodbye to that, too.
Clear Your Call History: Erase any calls you made or got about this from your phone.
Clean Up Your Internet Stuff: Delete your web browsing history and any cookies or cache. This is like cleaning up your tracks on the internet.
An IUD may need to be removed before a medication abortion.
Allergies To Certain Medications (Prostaglandins Or Mifepristone)
Blood-Thinning Medications (Except Aspirin)
Long-Term Use Of Corticosteroid Medications
Ectopic Pregnancy
Bleeding disorders
Chronic adrenal failure
By doing all these things, I kept my information and what I did extra private.
