Florida becomes first state to enact a DNA privacy law, blocking life, disability, and long-term insurers from accessing genetic data (John Haughey/Washington Examiner)

John Haughey / Washington Examiner:
Florida becomes first state to enact a DNA privacy law, blocking life, disability, and long-term insurers from accessing genetic data  —  Florida on Wednesday became the nation's first state to enact a DNA privacy law, prohibiting life, disability and long-term care insurance companies from using genetic tests for coverage purposes.

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