Virginia § 59.1-598 - Contracts with service providers
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-598 — Contracts with service providers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-598. Contracts with service providers
A. Every direct-to-consumer genetic testing company that enters into a contract with a service provider shall prohibit the service provider from retaining, using, or disclosing the biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data, or any information regarding the identity of the consumer, including whether the consumer has solicited or received genetic testing, as applicable, for any purpose other than for the specific purpose of performing the services specified in the contract with the service provider for the business.
B. Every contract between a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company and a service provider shall include:
1. A provision prohibiting the service provider from retaining, using, or disclosing the biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data, or any information regarding the identity of the consumer, including whether the consumer has solicited or received genetic testing, as applicable, for a commercial purpose other than providing the services specified in the contract with the service provider with the business; and
2. A provision prohibiting the service provider from associating or combining the biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data, or any information regarding the identity of the consumer, including whether the consumer has solicited or received genetic testing, as applicable, with information the service provider has received from or on behalf of another person or has collected from its own interaction with consumers or as required by law.
2023, c. 526.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-598
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-598 cover?
Section 59.1-598 ("Contracts with service providers") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 59.1-598?
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