Protects your genetic data from being sold in bankruptcy without your written permission.
This bill, called the 'Don't Sell My DNA Act,' would make sure your genetic information can't be sold or used if you go through bankruptcy. This is only allowed if you give written permission. Right now, there aren't specific rules for this, so the bill would add new protections for people's private genetic data. These changes would apply to both ongoing and new bankruptcy cases.
Currently, there are no specific rules in bankruptcy law about how genetic information is handled. This means it's not explicitly defined as protected personal data, and there are no clear requirements for consent or deletion. If this bill becomes law, genetic information would be treated as highly sensitive personal data. It could not be sold or used in bankruptcy without your written permission and prior notice. Any remaining genetic data would also have to be deleted by bankruptcy officials.
HR 4492 · 119th Congress · July 17, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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