Genetic testing should not be used by insurance companies, says privacy watchdog

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There aren’t any laws that strictly prohibit the use of discrimination resulting from these tests. According to the main privacy watchdog in Canada, the use of genetic testing by insurance companies is not justified and the group is urging insurers across the country not to begin employing those methods as a part of their risk assessment. The rapid evolution of technology and science is making it challenging to protect privacy. According to insurance news from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, when it comes to the advances that…

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