Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14-4405
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§14–4405.
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(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.
(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.
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