What is the regulatory framework governing insurance providers’ access to genetic information in Canada?
In Canada, there is no existing legal framework specifically prohibiting insurance providers from asking for the results of an insurance candidate’s genetic tests. Genetic information, insofar as it is a form of personal information, is protected by legal instruments related to privacy and discrimination. • The Privacy Act (1983) imposes obligations on ministers and federal organizations to respect privacy rights by limiting the collection, use, and communication of personal information. • The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (2000) creates basic rules about the manner in which private sector organizations may collect, use, and communicate personal information in the framework of commercial activities.
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