Title 8 — Title 8
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Ala. Code § 8-43-1 Short Title
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This chapter shall be known as the “Alabama Genetic Data Privacy Act.” History: (Act 2024-384, §1.)
Ala. Code § 8-43-2 Definitions
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For purposes of this chapter, the following words have the following meanings: (1) BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE. Any human material known to contain DNA, including, but not limited to, tissue, saliva, blood, or urine. (2) CONSUMER. Any individual who is an Alabama resident. (3) CONTRACTOR. …
Ala. Code § 8-43-3 Policies and Procedures Governing the Collection, Use, Maintenance,
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and Disclosure of Genetic Data; Consumer Consent Requirements. (a)(1) A genetic testing company shall prominently display to a consumer complete information regarding the company’s policies and procedures governing the collection, use, maintenance, and disclosure of genetic data …
Ala. Code § 8-43-4 Confidentiality of Consumers’ Genetic Information
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(a) A contract between the genetic testing company and a contractor shall prohibit the contractor from using, retaining, or disclosing any biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data, or information identifying the consumer for any purpose other than performing th…
Ala. Code § 8-43-5 Applicability of Chapter
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This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) A covered entity or business associate as those terms are defined in 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164. (2) The collection, use, or retention of biological samples or genetic data for noncommercial purposes, including for researc…
Ala. Code § 8-43-6 Violations; Enforcement
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(a) Any consumer may report a violation of this chapter to the the Consumer Interest Division of the Office of the Attorney General. (b) The Consumer Interest Division of the Office of the Attorney General may enforce this chapter by a civil action in circuit court to enjoin any …