30-23-105. Disclosure — when prohibited — when express consent required. (1) The disclosure of genetic data pursuant to this part must comply with all state and federal laws for the protection of privacy and security.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 30-23-105

  • Consumer: means an individual who is a resident of this state. See Montana Code 30-23-102
  • Entity: means a partnership, corporation, association, or public or private organization of any character that:

    (a)offers consumer genetic testing products or services directly to a consumer; or

    (b)collects, uses, or analyzes genetic data. See Montana Code 30-23-102

  • Express consent: means a consumer's affirmative response to a clear, meaningful, and prominent notice regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of genetic data for a specific purpose. See Montana Code 30-23-102
  • Genetic data: means any data, regardless of format, concerning a consumer's genetic characteristics. See Montana Code 30-23-102
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(2)Notwithstanding any other provisions in 30-23-104, an entity may not disclose a consumer‘s genetic data to any entity offering health insurance, life insurance, or long-term care insurance, or to any employer of the consumer without the consumer’s express consent.