Generally revise privacy laws related to biometric, genetic, and neural data
This bill revises Montana's Genetic Information Privacy Act to include neural data, which covers information generated by measuring brain and nervous system activity through devices. It directly affects individuals whose genetic or neural data is collected, as well as companies and organizations that offer genetic testing services or analyze such data. Key changes include adding a formal definition of neural data, updating privacy notice requirements to ensure consumers receive clear information about data collection, and expanding protections to cover both invasive and noninvasive neurotechnologies used outside medical settings. The legislation also strengthens the legal framework by adding legislative findings that recognize the sensitivity of neural data and its potential to reveal intimate information about health, mental states, and cognitive functioning.
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Aug 2024
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Introduced Aug 27, 2024
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