The Globe and Mail
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May 19, 2026
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A big step forward for B.C. mothers subjected to ‘birth alerts’
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A new law in British Columbia aims to protect women's privacy and address racialized bias in hospitals by prohibiting the public release of newborn photos without consent.
The legislation, which came into effect on June 15, is a significant step forward for B.C. mothers who have been subjected to what they call "birth alerts." These alerts are notifications sent out by hospitals when a baby matching specific physical characteristics is born, sometimes leading to unwarranted and invasive attention from people hoping the newborn is theirs.
"Birth alerting" has been criticized as discriminatory…
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