Genetic testing and privacy : IP34-3/1992

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Title Genetic testing and privacy
Publication type Monograph
Language Bilingual-[English | French]
Format Paper
Other formats Electronic-[English]
Note(s) Contents: The science and uses of genetic testing: The science -- basic human genetics; Genetics and disease; Techniques for genetic testing: gene probes and genetic markers; Screening, monitoring and forensic DNA analysis; Uses of genetic testing.--Privacy principles for genetic testing: The right to a reasonable expectation of genetic privacy; Specific testing applications.--Genetic testing and the Privacy Act: The Privacy Act.--Regulating the private sector.--Summary of recommendations.--Appendix: Activities in other countries relating to genetic testing.
Bilingual
Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Privacy Commissioner 1992.
Binding Softcover
Description English text, 111p. : references ; 28 cm.
ISBN 0-662-58966-1
Catalogue number
  • IP34-3/1992
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