COVID Veto. Genetic testing privacy bill.

Where: California

What legislation: SB 980 (2020 | CA) would have established privacy protections over the data collected by genetic testing companies like Ancestry.com and 23andMe

What privacy protections?  

• clear notice to individuals when their genetic material is shared to 3rd parties
• allow consumers to revoke their consent to certain disclosure procedures 

The veto rational?  bill could “unintentionally impede” the critical COVID-19 reporting requirements

Law 360 | Calif. Gov. Vetoes Genetic Testing Privacy Bill