Canadian Medical Association Journal study warns that free genetic testing, sponsored by industry, may compromise patient data privacy.

A Canadian Medical Association Journal study warns that free genetic testing, often sponsored by industry, could compromise patient data and abuse privacy as it may be treated as a commodity. The study highlights the need for governments to address privacy concerns and data security, as stringent privacy laws may not be present in all countries. The researchers emphasize that genetic testing should not be adopted without thorough evaluation and suggest that governments should address these concerns.

July 29, 2024
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