United States of America: Passed California Genetic Information Privacy Act including data protection measures for genetic testing companies
Description
Passed California Genetic Information Privacy Act including data protection measures for genetic testing companies
On 9 September 2021 the California Senate passed the Genetic Information Privacy Act (Senate Bill 41), which will now be sent to the governor for signing. The bill would require direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to provide consumers with …
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-09-09
adopted
2021-10-06
in grace period
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
other service provider
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
personal data: genetic: data collection
Regulatory tool
Obligation to make customer data available to government agencies
User consent: Opt-in requirement
User right to deletion of personal data
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1
personal data: genetic: storage (any form)
Regulatory tool
Obligation to make customer data available to government agencies
User consent: Opt-in requirement
User right to deletion of personal data
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1
personal data: genetic: data processing
Regulatory tool
Obligation to make customer data available to government agencies
User consent: Opt-in requirement
User right to deletion of personal data
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1