Search Results: keywords:"genomic data protection"

  • S. 5433 — To provide consumers with the right to delete their genomic data, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,600

    S. 5433, titled the “Genomic Data Protection Act,” aims to give consumers the right to delete their genomic data collected by direct-to-consumer genomic testing companies. The bill requires these companies to establish procedures that allow consumers to access their genomic...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Genomic Data Protection Act" lets people ask companies to delete their DNA information if they used them to get DNA tests. This means if you don't want them to keep your DNA stuff, you can tell them to erase it, and they have to let you know if things change.

  • S. 863 — To provide consumers with the right to delete their genomic data, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,940

    S. 863 is a bill aimed at protecting consumer rights regarding their genomic data. It requires direct-to-consumer genomic testing companies to provide a straightforward way for consumers to access and delete their genomic data or destroy their biological samples. The bill...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 863 is a bill that wants companies who do DNA tests to let people easily erase their DNA information if they want, and also to tell them how their DNA is being used. If companies don't do this, they can get in trouble with the government.