AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT

Summary

The Genetic Information Privacy Act adds new rules for companies that sell genetic testing kits directly to consumers. It forces them to give clear privacy notices, get a consumer’s express consent for each use of their DNA data, and let consumers revoke consent, access, or delete their information. The law aims to protect Rhode Island residents from privacy breaches and discrimination based on their genetic information.

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