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PositiveSingles, a dating website for people living with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, filed a federal lawsuit against a North Carolina woman who allegedly exposed the sensitive and personal information of its users, including profile photos and full body images, on social media.
Takeaway: Dating websites protecting the privacy of individuals diagnosed with STDs have been created as safe places for those dealing with diseases. At the same time, public health authorities have worked to prevent the spread of STDs through “partner notification laws,” which give individuals a duty to warn their sexual partners of possible exposure to infections.
