Genetic data, confidentiality of

Genetic data, confidentiality of
Failure to preserve

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Genetic data associated with an identifiable person and stored or processed for the purposes of research or any other purpose must be held confidential in the conditions foreseen set by law. Draft Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights (UNESCO), Article 6

Broader Terms:

Health, physical and mental
Health care
Medical ethics
Medical research

Other Related Terms (keywords):

Bioethics
Data
Human genome
Medical records

See ESC right:

Health care

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

12(1): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.