Genomic Data and Privacy Background and Relevant Law

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Contributor:

Library of Congress. Government Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Genetics.

Information services.

Privacy, Right of.

Securities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2015

Summary:

Discusses genomic data privacy and security, in light of recent studies suggesting that different types of molecular data may be more likely to cause privacy issues than had been previously understood, and specifically, that deidentified large-scale genomic sequence data may in fact be able to be reidentified. Examines genomic data sharing and privacy considerations for de-identified genomic sequence data. Covers current law applicable to genomic data sharing, including the Freedom of Information Act and P.L. 110-233, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Genomic Data and Privacy

Publisher Number:

CRS-2015-DSP-0239

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