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US genetic privacy law leaves life insurers uncovered
Original: The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act protects against health insurer discrimination based on genetic data but d
Discussion is focused on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, the US law that bars health insurers from discriminating based on genetic data. Privacy advocates are pointing out a major gap: the law does not apply to life, disability, or long-term care insurers, meaning genetic test results could still affect those policies. Commenters urge people not to rely on legislation alone and to opt out of data sharing and secure their own genetic information.
Why now: People are reacting to renewed awareness that genetic test results can legally be used by life and disability insurers in the US.
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Actlife insurershealth insurersUnited States
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- The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act protects against health insurer discrimination based on genetic data but does not cover life or disability insurers. So what: laws trail the technology, so don't wait on them. Opt out at the broker level and lock down your own… · indigoprivacy@infosec.exchange · 1
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