Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 14-4405 - Disclosure to law enforcement or other government agencies(a) A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company shall establish legal policies and processes for disclosing genetic data to law enforcement or another government agency without a consumer's express written consent.(b) A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company shall develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program to protect consumers' genetic data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.(c) A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company shall establish a process for a consumer to: (1) Access the consumer's genetic data;(2) Delete the consumer's account and genetic data; and(3) Request the destruction of the consumer's biological sample.(d) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company may not, without the consumer's written consent, disclose a consumer's genetic data to: (1) An entity offering health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance; or(2) An employer of the consumer.Added by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 501, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.