--- title: "How Big Tech Censors Abortion Information (and what we can do about it): A Conversation with Erin Matson" date: 2025-08-14T09:38:00-04:00 author: Jonese Austin canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-big-tech-censors-abortion-information" section: Resources --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# How Big Tech Censors Abortion Information (and what we can do about it): A Conversation with Erin Matson By Erin Matson, Grace Koch • Last Updated: August 7, 2025 Our Bodies Ourselves content expert[ Erin Matson](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/people/erin-matson) and program associate [Grace Koch](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/people/grace-koch) dive into the details of how abortion information gets censored online. They discuss how censorship is used across big media platforms, how misinformation campaigns spread harmful messaging, how this affects providers and people seeking quality abortion care, and where we can go to find accurate, reliable health information. Erin Matson is a Our Bodies Ourselves content expert on abortion and contraception. She is co-founder, president, and CEO of Reproaction. She also serves as chair of the board of Catholics for Choice and sits on the steering committee of the American Society for Emergency Contraception. Previously, Erin served as editor at large for Rewire News Group as well as action vice president of the National Organization for Women. Questions & Time Stamps \[[00:01:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeYjBtz75_E&t=96s)\] What does the current state of abortion censorship look like? What gets censored and who is doing the censoring? \[[00:06:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeYjBtz75_E&t=393s)\] What does censorship look like on social media platforms? \[[00:08:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeYjBtz75_E&t=488s)\] How does censorship affect both providers and patients who rely on up-to-date and accurate information? \[[00:12:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeYjBtz75_E&t=770s)\] Are there certain groups of people or regions that are more harmed by abortion censorship than others? \[[00:15:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeYjBtz75_E&t=937s)\] In this climate of extreme misinformation and disinformation, what roles does big tech play in empowering anti-abortion disinformation campaigns? \[[00:19:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeYjBtz75_E&t=1173s)\] Where can people go to find trusted abortion information resources? \[[00:24:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeYjBtz75_E&t=1474s)\] What other steps can we take to stand against censorship? **Related Resources** - - ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ abortion](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/abortion) - [ history & politics of abortion](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/history-politics-of-abortion) - [censorship](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/censorship) - [social media](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/social-media) - [bodily autonomy](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/bodily-autonomy) - [abortion restrictions](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/abortion-restrictions) - [abortion access](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/abortion-access) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();) ##### More to Explore [ResourcesLook ## Keep Your Abortion Private & Secure Explains the security-related threats to abortion privacy, as well as tips for how to counter them. Includes an “Abortion Mobile Privacy Settings Quick Guide.” ![Screenshot-2022-07-07-at-13-13-58-Guide-to-Abortion-Privacy-—-Digital-Defense-Fund](data:image/png;base64,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) Explains the security-related threats to abortion privacy, as well as tips for how to counter them. Includes an “Abortion Mobile Privacy Settings Quick Guide.”](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/keep-your-abortion-private-secure) [ResourcesWatch ## The Intersection Between Surveillance and Reproductive Justice: A Conversation with Michele Gilman Law professor Michele Gilman speaks to Our Bodies Ourselves' Sasha Goodfriend about menstrual cycle tracking apps and how corporations, governments, and legal entities co-opt our personal data. She also shares tips and resources for using devices safely. ![A video cover for an interview with Michele Gilman](data:image/png;base64,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) Law professor Michele Gilman speaks to Our Bodies Ourselves' Sasha Goodfriend about menstrual cycle tracking apps and how corporations, governments, and legal entities co-opt our personal data. She also shares tips and resources for using devices safely.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-conversation-on-the-intersection-between-surveillance-and-reproductive-justice-with-michele-gilman) [Where We StandRead ## Government Censorship The free exchange of information about health and sexuality is critically important to women and gender-expansive people, especially those who are part of marginalized communities. It's also vital to fulfilling the promise of democracy. ![A laptop on a table with the word "Censored" in red on the screen](data:image/png;base64,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) The free exchange of information about health and sexuality is critically important to women and gender-expansive people, especially those who are part of marginalized communities. It's also vital to fulfilling the promise of democracy.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/where-we-stand/government-censorship) [ResourcesRead ## Abortion Laws by State: Interactive Map This interactive map tracks abortion bans, restrictions, and protections, updated in real time. ![maps-g5746cabe4_1280](data:image/png;base64,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) This interactive map tracks abortion bans, restrictions, and protections, updated in real time.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/abortion-laws-interactive-state-map) [ResourcesListen ## Lucia Ayiela on Digital Activism and Gender-Based Violence in the Horn of Africa How can digital activism push for change? What are the risks that come with speaking out online? Kenyan digital activist Lucia Ayiela talks about her work against gender-based violence. ![The podcast logo which consists of Black women protesting and a map of the horn of Africa. At the top are the words "Stories of Resilience."](data:image/png;base64,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) How can digital activism push for change? What are the risks that come with speaking out online? Kenyan digital activist Lucia Ayiela talks about her work against gender-based violence.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/lucia-ayiela-on-digital-activism-and-gender-based-violence-in-the-horn-of-africa) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Dealing with Infertility ES describes her journey of infertility as she and her husband tried to get pregnant and a painful procedure with a male doctor while seeking a diagnosis. ![Elena](data:image/png;base64,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) ES describes her journey of infertility as she and her husband tried to get pregnant and a painful procedure with a male doctor while seeking a diagnosis.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-dealing-with-infertility) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Using the Media To Explore My Asexuality MB discusses the role of the media in teaching her about asexuality and the asexuality spectrum. ![My Story- Using the Media To Explore My Asexuality](data:image/png;base64,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) MB discusses the role of the media in teaching her about asexuality and the asexuality spectrum.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-using-the-media-to-explore-my-asexuality) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Identifying What Contraception Works Best for You AB explains what she would advise about choosing a method of birth control. ![My Story- Identifying What Contraception Works Best for You](data:image/png;base64,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) AB explains what she would advise about choosing a method of birth control.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-identifying-what-contraception-works-best-for-you)