{"id":857,"date":"2020-04-27T03:12:09","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T07:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dnaistheway.com\/?p=857"},"modified":"2021-05-25T17:04:19","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T21:04:19","slug":"how-is-my-dna-protected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dnaistheway.com\/how-is-my-dna-protected\/","title":{"rendered":"How Is My DNA protected-Are You Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
DNA is considered a medically protected part of your body. So you may be wondering, how is my DNA protected? I can fully understand that concern as I have worked in the medical profession all of my adult life. I know that all medical information regarding your body is confidential. Let’s take a look at how we will protect your DNA and your information to keep you safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are several policies and laws in place to protect the privacy of your genomic information. At DNA is The Way, we personally use the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Privacy Rules. We protect our clients\u2019 medical records and other personal health information just as hospitals do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We discard your sample after 45 days. The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires us to protect the privacy of your personal health information. Without your written authorization, we also cannot use or disclose your information to any party other than myself and the lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n