de Paor, Aisling and Ferri, Delia
(2015)
Regulating Genetic Discrimination in the European
Union.
European Journal of Law Reform, 17 (1).
pp. 14-32.
ISSN 1387-2370
Abstract
Against the backdrop of rapid developments in genetic science and technology, one
of the main concerns arising in this area is the potential use of genetic testing to
discriminate, especially in the employment and insurance contexts. Employers and
insurance companies may use the results of genetic tests to discriminate (primarily
for economic advantage), based on perceptions of future health risks or future disabilities.
This article explores the scope for an EU to effectively address genetic discrimination
and the misuse of genetic information. It first provides a theoretical
overview of the choice of regulatory frameworks. It then examines the scope and
protection of current non- discrimination laws in the EU and investigates the possibility
of an EU level response to address the misuse of genetic information.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
genetics; regulation; discrimination; data protection; European Union; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Social Sciences > Law |
| Item ID: |
11716 |
| Identification Number: |
https://doi.org/10.5553/EJLR/138723702015017001002 |
| Depositing User: |
Delia Ferri
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| Date Deposited: |
18 Nov 2019 11:35 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
European Journal of Law Reform |
| Publisher: |
Kluwer Law International |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| URI: |
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| Use Licence: |
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