Is period tracking data actually used in legal cases

There have been cases in the US where prosecutors sought digital data including location history and messaging in reproductive health cases. Period tracker data specifically has been discussed in legal and privacy advocacy communities as a potential source. The concern is not hypothetical, though documented use of period app data in specific prosecutions is limited as of early 2026. The precautionary argument is that using on-device apps eliminates the risk before it becomes relevant.

Does deleting the Flo app delete my data

No. Uninstalling a period app removes it from your phone but leaves your account and data on the company's servers. To remove your data from Flo's servers, you must delete your account. In Flo, go to Settings, then Account, then Delete Account. Under GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California), you have the right to request data deletion. Even after account deletion, Flo's policy states backups may retain data for up to 90 days.

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Best Period Tracker Apps Post-Roe: What Protects You

After Dobbs, period tracker data became relevant in abortion-restriction states. These apps minimize exposure via on-device storage.

What Changed After Dobbs The Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision eliminated the federal right to abortion established by Roe v. Wade. After the decision, abortion access began changing state by state, with some states banning most abortions and others adding restrictions of varying scope. The legal change raised a specific digital privacy question: could data from period tracker apps become relevant in criminal or civil legal proceedings in states with abortion restrictions The answer depends on what data exists, where it lives, and whether it can be compelled from the company that holds it. The Data That Could Be Relevant Period tracker apps collect cycle dates, which can indicate the last menstrual period. They often collect symptom data, which can include information relevant to pregnancy. Some collect location data. Some are linked to email accounts that can be accessed through separate legal processes. The most direct exposure is the cycle date data itself: if an app stores that data on a server, a subpoena to the company can obtain it. This is not a theoretical scenario. Health apps have received legal requests for user data, and compani