United States of America: Introduced American Genetic Privacy Act of 2021 (H.R. 5154)
Description
Introduced American Genetic Privacy Act of 2021 (H.R. 5154)
The American Genetic Privacy Act of 2021 (H.R. 5154) is introduced in the House of Representatives. The Act applies to commercial DNA testing services and prohibits the disclosure of genetic information to entities under the control or influence of the People’s Republic of China.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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: transfer: cross-border
Regulatory tool
Local operations requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1