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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company shall establish legal policies and processes for disclosing genetic data to law enforcement or another government agency without a consumer's express written consent.
(b) A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company shall develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program to protect consumers' genetic data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
(c) A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company shall establish a process for a consumer to:
(1) Access the consumer's genetic data;
(2) Delete the consumer's account and genetic data; and
(3) Request the destruction of the consumer's biological sample.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company may not, without the consumer's written consent, disclose a consumer's genetic data to:
(1) An entity offering health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance; or
(2) An employer of the consumer.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 14-4405 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/commercial-law/md-code-coml-sect-14-4405/
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