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Florida becomes first state to protect DNA from life, disability insurers
When the month rolls into July at midnight, Florida will be the first state to guarantee DNA privacy for customers’ life, disability, and...
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Thomas Piccolo
- Jan 31, 2020
- 2 min
Florida House Moves to Block Insurers from Using DNA Testing Kits
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/florida-house-moves-to-block-insurers-from-using-dna-testing/2183699/ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The...
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Thomas Piccolo
- Jan 31, 2020
- 3 min
DNA Privacy Bill Passes the House 117-1
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/317470-chris-sprowls-dna-privacy-bill-passes-the-house-but-questions-remain-in-the-senate The House...
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Thomas Piccolo
- Jan 31, 2020
- 2 min
Chris Sprowls DNA Protection Bill Headed to House Floor
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/316846-chris-sprowls-dna-protection-bill-headed-to-house-floor Speaker-Designate Chris Sprowls‘ bill...
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Thomas Piccolo
- Jan 16, 2020
- 2 min
House Health Panel Gives Chris Sprowls' DNA Protection Bill First Approval
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/316238-house-health-panel-gives-chris-sprowls-dna-protection-bill-first-approval Legislation to...
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Thomas Piccolo
- Jan 16, 2020
- 3 min
Our DNA Screenings Should Remain Private
https://www.theledger.com/opinion/20200116/our-view-dna-screenings-should-remain-private Lawmakers should consider the potential ways...
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Thomas Piccolo
- Jan 12, 2020
- 3 min
Life insurers should not get your DNA
https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2020/01/12/life-insurers-should-not-get-your-dna-chris-sprowls/ Did you know that the DNA testing kit...
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Thomas Piccolo
- Jan 9, 2020
- 2 min
Insurers could face new limits in Florida on use of genetic information
Legislation would bar Florida insurers from using genetic testing to determine life, long-term care or disability coverage....
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Thomas Piccolo
- Jan 9, 2020
- 3 min
Chris Sprowls focuses on use of genetic information
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/315349-chris-sprowls-focuses-on-use-of-genetic-information Incoming House Speaker Chris Sprowls...
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Protect Our DNA Staff
- Jan 2, 2020
- 2 min
10 Years Ago, DNA Tests Were The Future Of Medicine. Now They’re A Data Privacy Nightmare
“Genetics just got personal.” So boasted the website of 23andMe in 2008, just after launching its DNA testing service. As we entered this...
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Protect Our DNA Staff
- Jan 2, 2020
- 2 min
Pentagon Latest to Warn About Concerns Around DNA Test Kits
The Pentagon has a memo (literally) for military service members: Be careful about using at-home DNA test kits as they may prove a...
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Protect Our DNA Staff
- Jan 2, 2020
- 3 min
Genetic testing is an inexact science with real consequences
How flawed genetic testing could be used for more than screwing up your race. Three years ago, I put my faith in a 23andMe DNA test and...
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