Alabama § 8-43-4 Confidentiality of Consumers’ Genetic Information

Alabama Statutes

§ 8-43-4 — Confidentiality of Consumers’ Genetic Information

Alabama § 8-43-4

Title 8Commercial Law and Consumer Protection

Ch. 43Alabama Genetic Data Privacy Act

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Ala. Code § 8-43-4 (2026).

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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 the service specified in the contract.

(b)A contractor shall be subject to the same confidentiality obligation as the company, consistent with each express consent given or withheld by a consumer with respect to using, retaining, or disclosing the consumer’s biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data, or information identifying the consumer.

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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 the service specified in the contract.
(b) A contractor shall be subject to the same confidentiality obligation as the company, consistent with each express consent given or withheld by a consumer with respect to using, retaining, or disclosing the consumer’s biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data, or information identifying the consumer.