Maryland § 14-4405

§ 14-4405.

    (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.