Protecting Genetic Information From Disclosure Act

The Protecting Genetic Information From Disclosure Act is legislation that safeguards individuals' private genetic data from being shared without consent. It aims to prevent discrimination by employers, insurance companies, or others based on genetic information. The law ensures that personal genetic details are kept confidential, except when individuals choose to share them. Overall, it promotes privacy and trust in genetic testing and research by establishing clear protections against unauthorized disclosure and misuse.