Digital surveillance and genetic data are increasingly intertwined. After the 23andMe breach (6.9M users), the case for strong genetic data privacy laws has never been clearer. In the EU, GDPR classifies genetic data as special category — the highest protection tier. More jurisdictions should follow.

#GeneticPrivacy #GDPR

Cancer prevention comes with legal and ethical challenges — here’s what everyone should know.

From genetic testing laws to screening access and informed consent, prevention isn’t just science. It’s ethics, equity, and human rights.

Read more ➡️ https://blog.banishcancer.org/llegal-ethical-considerations-cancer-prevention/

#CancerPrevention #HealthEthics #PublicHealth #GeneticPrivacy #HealthcareRights #BanishCancer

openSNP, once a trailblazer in genetic data sharing, just shut down amid big privacy fears. What does this mean for the future of our personal genetic info?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/the-closure-of-opensnp-navigating-privacy-in-genetic-data-sharing/

#geneticprivacy
#datasharing
#cybersecurity
#privacyconcerns
#geneticdata

The Closure of openSNP: Navigating Privacy in Genetic Data Sharing

Explore the privacy challenges in genetic data sharing highlighted by openSNP's closure.

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🚨 Breaking news: California AG warns #23andMe users that their DNA might be cheaper than a Google Translate subscription! 🧬💸 Apparently, your genetic code could be a hot commodity, but remember, the translation might not be accurate. 😂🔍
https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-urgently-issues-consumer-alert-23andme-customers #CaliforniaAG #DNAdata #GeneticPrivacy #HotCommodity #TranslationHumor #HackerNews #ngated
Attorney General Bonta Urgently Issues Consumer Alert for 23andMe Customers

Californians have the right to direct the company to delete their genetic data OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing and information company. The California-based company has publicly reported that it is in financial distress and stated in securities filings that there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.

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'#Genetic #Discrimination' Is Coming For All Of Us

yappin bout #23andMe, #Geneticprivacy laws, at-home #dnaancestry services and a selection of the issues there.

All relevant papers and sources should be clearly visible in the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdBQcK4bAWA

'Genetic Discrimination' Is Coming For All Of Us

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Canada’s Genetic Non-Discrimination Act has only had a limited impact on the use of genetic information by life insurers | The-14

Canada's Genetic Non-Discrimination Act lacks impact; insurers' practices risk privacy. McGill study emphasizes need for comprehensive protection and dialogue.

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Hackers advertise sale of 23andMe data on leaked data forum

A hacker is advertising millions of "pieces of data" stolen from the family genetics websites 23andMe, according to posts made to an online forum where digital thieves often advertise leaked data.

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Montana’s New Genetic Privacy Law Caps Off Ten Years of Innovative State Privacy Protections

Over the last 10+ years, Montana has, with little fanfare or national attention, steadily pushed to protect its residents’ privacy interests through sensible laws that recognize the unique threats posed by new technologies. Now Montana has passed one of the nation’s most protective consumer genetic...

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RSAC 2020: Blockchain is ‘Garbage In’, Voting Needs Paper Ballots - The annual cryptographer's panel took on issues of privacy and how new crypto-technologies apply t... more: https://threatpost.com/rsac-2020-blockchain-is-garbage-in-voting-needs-paper-ballots/153221/ #cryptographer’spanel #righttobeforgotten #discrimination #geneticprivacy #rsaconference #cryptography #blockchain #privacy #voting #rsac #gdpr
RSAC 2020: Blockchain is ‘Garbage In’, Voting Needs Paper Ballots

The annual cryptographer's panel took on issues of privacy and how new crypto-technologies apply to it in today's digital world.

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