United States of America: Adopted Tennessee Genetic Information Privacy Act (HB1310)

On 10 April 2023, the Tennessee Genetic Information Privacy Act (House Bill 1310) was adopted after being passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives. In particular, the Act will require companies providing genetic testing services to provide consumers with essential information about the collection, use, and disclosure of their genetic data and a publicly available privacy notice with information about the company’s data collection, consent, use, access, disclosure, transfer, security, retention, and deletion practices. In addition, genetic testing companies will be required to obtain consumers’ express consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of their genetic data. Furthermore, companies will need to implement a security program to protect consumers’ data. Finally, companies will be required to provide a process for a consumer to access and delete their genetic data. On the same day, Senate Bill 1295 substituted its companion House Bill 1310, in the Tennessee State Senate.