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Data protection, genetics and patents for biotechnology.

Authors :
Beyleveld, Deryck
Taylor, Mark J.
Source :
European Journal of Health Law; Jul2007, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p177-187, 11p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

This paper has three parts. In Part One, we argue that while biological samples and genetic information extracted from them are not (in terms of Directive 95/46/EC) personal data in and of themselves, each is capable of being personal data in appropriate contexts. In Part Two, we argue that if this is correct, then the requirement for sources of human biological samples to give informed consent for any use of their samples (which the European Court of Justice has maintained to be a fundamental principle of EC law but not one to be enforced via patent law) must be enforced by data protection law in the EU. Finally, in Part Three, we consider the implications of our position for the capacity of Directive 95/46/EC to adequately protect third party interests given the shared nature of genetic data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09290273
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Journal of Health Law
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26086448
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1163/092902707X199113