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§ 503A.007 — PROHIBITED DISCLOSURES

BC § 503A.007Title 11. PERSONAL IDENTITY INFORMATION · Part A. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION · Ch. 503A. DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER GENETIC TESTING COMPANIES; RIGHTS REGARDING DNA

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(a)A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company may not disclose an individual's genetic data to a law enforcement entity or other governmental body unless:
(1)the company first obtains the individual's express written consent; or
(2)the entity or body obtains a warrant or complies with another valid legal process required by the company.
(b)A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company may not disclose, without first obtaining an individual's written consent, the individual's genetic data to:
(1)an entity that offers health insurance, life insurance, or long-term care insurance; or
(2)an employer of the individual.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 2545), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Texas Business & Commerce Code § 503A.007 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.