FDA Reviewing Studies that Send Biological Data Abroad

The agency says some clinical trials send sensitive material to China without tester’s consent. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a review of clinical trials that sent…

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D.C. Joins 27 States in Privacy Suit During 23andMe Bankruptcy

Nearly 2 million customers have requested their biological data be deleted from the company database. The District of Columbia and 27 states have sued to block the purchase…

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FTC Charges Genetic Testing Firm for Deceptive Practices

The company also stored data insecurely and experienced breaches. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged genetic testing firm, 1Health.io, formerly known as Vitagene, for violations including not securing…

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CBP Ending Border DNA Testing

Familial testing has been key in child trafficking and fraud.  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will cease DNA testing for family ties this coming week. CBP put…

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Supreme Court Sends Death Row Case Back to State Court

The district attorney acknowledged flawed or misleading evidence used in the original trial. The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case submitted by Texas death row inmate Areli…

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Bipartisan Legislators Warn of Emerging Bioweapons

They urge legislation to support personal privacy and food security.  Representative Jason Crow of Colorado stated at last week’s Aspen Security Summit that Russia and China are developing…

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