Sections
5 entriesSection 56.18Defines the terms used in the Genetic Information Privacy Act, including genetic data, biological sample, direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, express consent and…Section 56.181Requires direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to publish plain-language privacy notices, get separate express consent for each use, storage, transfer and marketing of…Section 56.182Sets civil penalties for violating the genetic privacy chapter: up to $1,000 plus court costs for negligence and $1,000 to $10,000 plus…Section 56.184Exempts from the Genetic Information Privacy Act medical information already covered by the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act or HIPAA, nonprofit postsecondary…Section 56.186Establishes that the provisions of the genetic privacy chapter are severable, so a court holding any single provision or its application invalid…