California Considers New Genetic Privacy Law

May 21, 2012, 04:00 AM by Michael Croft

Scientific American | First there was GINA, now GIPA? The Genetic Information Privacy Act, currently under consideration by California lawmakers, would require an individual's written consent for the collection, analysis, or sharing of any genetic information.

May 21, 2012 | First there was GINA, now GIPA? The Genetic Information Privacy Act, currently under consideration by California lawmakers, would require an individual's written consent for the collection, analysis, or sharing of any genetic information--from DNA test results to family disease history. Opponents say the law will have serious repercussions for research. Scientific American