Reading the fine print when buying your genetic self online: direct-to-consumer genetic testing terms and conditions

摘要: Contracts are ubiquitous online. Clickwrap and browsewrap agreements to be encountered on almost every website a person engages with when accessing services Through these documents, people enter into binding contractual relationships, often without reading sometimes noticing they engage wide variety of This article discusses the use contracts by direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTCGT) industry, as dominant means industry self-regulation. To date limited attention has been paid contracts. reviews 71 companies that provide tests for health purposes. It considers from consumer protection standpoint identifies number problematic terms may challengeable under UK’s legislation concludes discussing recent work potential Competition & Markets Authority establish enforce clear standards DTCGT con...