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Tex. Business and Commerce Code § 503A.001 Definitions
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Sec. 503A.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Biological sample" means a material part of the human body, or a discharge or derivative part of the body, including tissue, blood, urine, or saliva that is known to contain DNA. (2) "Deidentified data" means data not reasonably l…
Tex. Business and Commerce Code § 503A.002 Applicability
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Sec. 503A.002. APPLICABILITY. (a) This chapter applies to a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company that: (1) offers its products or services to individuals who are residents of this state; or (2) collects, uses, or analyzes genetic data that: (A) results from the company's pr…
Tex. Business and Commerce Code § 503A.003 Exclusive Property Right In Dna; Confidentiality
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Sec. 503A.003. EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY RIGHT IN DNA; CONFIDENTIALITY. An individual has a property right in, and retains the right to exercise exclusive control over, the individual's biological sample that is provided to or used by a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company and the…
Tex. Business and Commerce Code § 503A.004 Requirements For Certain Uses of Deidentified Data
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Sec. 503A.004. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN USES OF DEIDENTIFIED DATA. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter or other law, a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company that possesses an individual's deidentified data shall: (1) implement administrative and technical measur…