Maryland § 14-4403
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-4403, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-4403.
(a) A direct–to–consumer genetic testing company shall provide a consumer with clear and complete information regarding the company’s policies and procedures for collecting, using, or disclosing genetic data, including:
(1) A high–level overview of the company’s privacy policy that includes basic and essential information about how the company collects, uses, and discloses genetic data; and
(2) A privacy notice that, at a minimum, includes information about the company’s data collection, consent, use, access, disclosure, transfer, security, and retention and deletion practices.
(b) The information required to be provided under subsection (a) of this section shall be:
(1) Made publicly available; and
(2) Placed in a prominent area of the direct–to–consumer genetic testing company’s website.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-4403
What does Maryland Code § 14-4403 cover?
Section 14-4403 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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