Genetic Data Privacy

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This is Chapter 56 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Genetic Data Privacy.” It is part of Title 59.1 “Trade and Commerce”. It contains 10 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 10 sections.

§ 59.1-593	Definitions
§ 59.1-594	Exclusions
§ 59.1-595	Information to be made available to consumers
§ 59.1-596	Express consent required; revocation of express consent
§ 59.1-597	Other requirements applicable to direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies
§ 59.1-598	Contracts with service providers
§ 59.1-599	Certain disclosures of genetic data prohibited
§ 59.1-600	Discrimination prohibited
§ 59.1-601	Enforcement; civil penalty
§ 59.1-602	Limitations