Minnesota Genetic Information Privacy Act (direct-to-consumer genetic testing)

MN Genetic Information Privacy Act
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Requires direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to give plain-language privacy notices, get express consent for collecting and using genetic data and separate consent for each third-party disclosure, secondary use, sample retention, research transfer, and genetic-data-based marketing, and to let consumers access and delete their data and have samples destroyed. Companies may not give genetic data to law enforcement without consent or a warrant or court order, or to insurers or employers without written consent.

Jurisdiction

Minnesota

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

8/1/2023

Enforcing Authority

Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce under 45.027 (325F.995, subd. 4)

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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