Proposed law allows employers to genetically test employees
Proposed law allows employers to genetically test employees
This NYT article describes this proposed legislation in the US House of Representatives. Here's the bill, note the citation of Nondiscrimination 2008 law might have a loophole of acquiring genetic information within a wellness program. As the NYT's writer describes proving discrimination is a huge hurdle. I have a skeptical opinion since his bill was introduced by Rep Virginia Foxx & agree with the this counterpoint.
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Woah!!! That's scary...
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Judging by who introduced this, I suspect that some genetic testing company is in her district and the bill will go no where. Could companies hand over your genetic results for an insurance company to estimate your potential liability? Perhaps, I'm more sensitive now to what can happen here.
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This is just stunning...talk about a slippery slope towards loss of privacy and all that would mean. Can't imagine this bill will go anywhere, but it is so tough to predict given out current political climate. I plan to follow this one. Thanks Susan.
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Believe it, look what just happened with our internet 'privacy'.
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We can only hope it goes to the Supreme Court (if it even gets passed), clearly a violation of our 4th amendment rights.
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This is not good! Anyone who`s seen the movie "Gattaca" will understand where enforced genetic tests will lead.