Source: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c012/sc01/
Timestamp: 2017-12-14 04:29:17
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 1201', '§ 1202', '§ 1203', '§ 1204', '§ 1205', '§ 1206', '§ 1207', '§ 1208', '§ 2', '§ 3', '§ 1', '§ 1202', '§ 4713', '§ 2', '§ 3', '§ 4713', '§ 2', '§ 3', '§ 2', '§ 1204', '§ 1205', '§ 4713', '§ 1201', '§ 1206', '§ 1207', '§ 1208']

TITLE 16 - CHAPTER 12. INFORMED CONSENT AND CONFIDENTIALITY - Subchapter I. Genetic Information
§ 1201 § 1202 § 1203 § 1204 § 1205 § 1206 § 1207 § 1208
Subchapter I. Genetic Information
(1) "Genetic characteristic'' means any inherited gene or chromosome, or alternation thereof, that is scientifically or medically believed to predispose an individual to a disease, disorder or syndrome, or to be associated with a statistically significant increased risk of development of a disease, disorder or syndrome.
(2) "Genetic information'' means information about inherited genes or chromosomes, and of alterations thereof, whether obtained from an individual or family member, that is scientifically or medically believed to predispose an individual to disease, disorder or syndrome or believed to be associated with a statistically significant increased risk of development of a disease, disorder or syndrome.
(3) "Genetic test'' means a test for determining the presence or absence of an inherited genetic characteristic in an individual, including tests of nucleic acids such as DNA, RNA, and mitochrondrial DNA, chromosomes or proteins in order to identify a predisposing genetic characteristic associated with disease, disorder or syndrome.
(4) "Informed consent''
a. For the purpose of obtaining genetic information, means the signing of a consent form which includes a description of the genetic test or tests to be performed, its purpose or purposes, potential uses, and limitations and the meaning of its results, and that the individual will receive the results unless the individual directs otherwise;
b. For the purpose of retaining genetic information, means the signing of a consent form which includes a description of the genetic information to be retained, its potential uses and limitations;
c. For the purpose of disclosing genetic information, means the signing of a consent form which includes a description of the genetic information to be disclosed and to whom or a notice that the information will be available to individuals who have access to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or to the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN).
d. For the purpose of obtaining insurance, there may be a single signing which shall allow the obtaining, retaining and disclosure of genetic information, which, in addition to the requirements of paragraphs (4)a. and b. of this section, shall:
1. Be written in plain language;
2. Be dated;
3. Name or identify by generic reference the persons authorized to disclose information about the individual;
4. Specify the nature of the information authorized to be disclosed;
5. Name or identify by generic reference the person to whom the individual is authorizing information to be disclosed, or subsequently redisclosed;
6. Describe the purpose for which the information is collected;
7. Specify the length of time such authorization shall remain valid; and,
8. Be signed by:
A. The individual;
B. Such other person authorized to consent for such individual, if such individual lacks the capacity to consent; or;
C. The claimant for the proceeds of an insurance policy.
71 Del. Laws, c. 458, § 2; 78 Del. Laws, c. 277, § 3; 80 Del. Laws, c. 126, § 1.;
§ 1202 Informed consent required to obtain genetic information.
(a) No person shall obtain genetic information about an individual without first obtaining informed consent from the individual.
(b) The requirements of this section shall not apply to genetic information obtained:
(1) By a state, county, municipal or federal law-enforcement agency for the purposes of establishing the identity of a person in the course of a criminal investigation or prosecution;
(2) To determine paternity;
(3) Pursuant to the DNA analysis and data bank requirements of § 4713 of Title 29;
(4) To determine the identity of deceased individuals;
(5) For anonymous research where the identity of the subject will not be released;
(6) Pursuant to newborn screening requirements established by state or federal law; or
(7) As authorized by federal law for the identification of persons.
71 Del. Laws, c. 458, § 2; 78 Del. Laws, c. 277, § 3.;
(4) Retention is made pursuant to the DNA analysis and data bank requirements of § 4713 of Title 29;
(5) Retention of information is for anonymous research where the identity of the subject will not be released; or
(6) Retention is pursuant to newborn screening requirements established by state or federal law.
(b) The sample of an individual from which genetic information has been obtained shall be destroyed promptly unless:
(2) Retention is authorized by order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or
(3) Retention is authorized by the individual; or
(4) Retention is for anonymous research where the identity of the subject will not be released.
71 Del. Laws, c. 458, § 2; 78 Del. Laws, c. 277, § 3; 80 Del. Laws, c. 96, § 2.;
§ 1204 Genetic information access by the subject.
§ 1205 Conditions for disclosure to others of genetic information.
(a) Regardless of the manner of receipt or the source of genetic information, including information received from an individual, a person shall not disclose or be compelled, by subpoena or any other means, to disclose the identity of an individual upon whom a genetic test has been performed or to disclose genetic information about the individual in a manner that permits identification of the individual, unless:
(1) Disclosure is necessary for the purposes of a criminal or death investigation or a criminal or juvenile proceeding or to protect the interests of an issuer in the detection or prevention of fraud, material misrepresentation or material nondisclosure;
(2) Disclosure is necessary to determine paternity;
(3) Disclosure is authorized by order of a court of competent jurisdiction;
(4) Disclosure is made pursuant to the DNA analysis and data bank requirements of § 4713 of Title 29;
(5) Disclosure is authorized by obtaining informed consent of the tested individual describing the information to be disclosed and to whom;
(6) Disclosure is for the purpose of furnishing genetic information relating to a decedent for medical diagnosis of blood relatives of the decedent;
(7) Disclosure is for the purpose of identifying bodies;
(8) Disclosure is pursuant to newborn screening requirements established by state or federal law;
(9) Disclosure is authorized by federal law for the identification of persons; or
(10) Disclosure is by an insurer to an insurance regulatory authority;
(11) Disclosure is authorized in accordance with § 1201(4)c. of this title; or
(12) Disclosure is otherwise permitted by law.
(b) This section shall apply to any subsequent disclosure by any person after another person has disclosed genetic information or the identity of an individual upon whom a genetic test has been performed.
§ 1206 Subchapter applicability.
§ 1207 Parental rights.
§ 1208 Violations, penalties for unlawful disclosure of genetic information, jurisdiction.
(a) Any person who wilfully retains an individual's genetic information or retains an individual's sample in violation of this subchapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000.
(b) Any person who wilfully obtains or discloses genetic information in violation of this subchapter shall be punished by a fine not less than $5,000 nor more than $50,000.
(c) Any person who wilfully discloses an individual's genetic information in violation of this subchapter, shall be liable to the individual for all actual damages, including damages for economic, bodily or emotional harm which is proximately caused by the disclosure.
(d) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this subchapter.