Genetic Testing; Express Consent; Confidentiality (DNA analysis)

Florida Genetic Privacy Law
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Requires express consent before anyone performs DNA analysis on a person, and makes the results the tested person's exclusive property, confidential, and not disclosable without express consent. Anyone who performs the analysis or receives results must tell the person and say whether the results were used in insurance, employment, lending, credit, or education decisions.

Jurisdiction

Florida

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Enforcing Authority

State attorneys (criminal penalties under s. 817.5655)

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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