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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Except as provided by Sections 546.103(a) and (b), genetic information is confidential and privileged regardless of the source of the information.
(b) A person or entity that holds genetic information about an individual may not disclose or be compelled to disclose, by subpoena or otherwise, that information unless the disclosure is specifically authorized by the individual as provided by Section 546.104.
(c) This section applies to a redisclosure of genetic information by a secondary recipient of the information after disclosure of the information by an initial recipient. Except as provided by Section 546.103(b), a health benefit plan issuer may not redisclose genetic information unless the redisclosure is consistent with the disclosures authorized by the tested individual under an authorization executed under Section 546.104.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Insurance Code - INS § 546.102. Confidentiality of Genetic Information - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/insurance-code/ins-sect-546-102/
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