(a)Family member means with respect to any individual: (1) A person who is a dependent of that individual as the result of marriage, birth, adoption, or placement for adoption; or (2) A first-degree, second-degree, third-degree, or fourth-degree relative of the individual, or of a dependent of the individual as defined in § 1635.3(a)(1) . (i) First-degree relatives include an individual's parents, siblings, and children. (ii) Second-degree relatives include an individual's grandparents, grandchildren
(a) The purpose of this part is to implement Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. 2000ff , et seq. Title II of GINA: (1) Prohibits use of genetic information in employment decision-making; (2) Restricts employers and other entities subject to Title II of GINA from requesting, requiring, or purchasing genetic information; (3) Requires that genetic information be maintained as a confidential medical record, and places strict limits on disclosure of genetic information;