Access to Genomic Testing has one privacy policy that applies wherever Access to Genomic Testing collects any personal information about an individual where the personal information is subject to the privacy policy or subject to applicable legislation.

Access to Genomic Testing Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy. When you visit our web site, contact us, become a member, or participate in our activities, we are committed to protecting your privacy rights and your information.

Your Privacy and Our Responsibilities to you

1. Our responsibility to protect your information

Access to Genomic Testing is responsible for the protection of your information collected through its activities, be that personal information, personal health information, or other information. Our obligation to identify the purposes for collecting personal information Access to Genomic Testing collects, uses and discloses information for authorized purposes or where required by applicable privacy legislation or other laws. Before we collect any information from you, we will identify the purpose for the collection. A statement of purposes will be communicated wherever possible.

2. Our obligation to identify the purposes for collecting personal information

Access to Genomic Testing collects, uses and discloses information for authorized purposes or where required by applicable privacy legislation or other laws. Before we collect any information from you, we will identify the purpose for the collection. A statement of purposes will be communicated wherever possible but generally, to

  • Manage and operate our activities,
  • Provide you with our services,
  • Communicate with and generally, to provide information about Access to Genomic Testing’s activities to the public, partners and stakeholders.
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
  • Maintain information security.
  • Achieve a specific purpose where we have obtained appropriate consent to collect or use your information for that purpose.

3. The requirement for knowledge and consent

We will only collect information with your knowledge and consent, except in limited situations as permitted by law. This may be with your express consent (for example, where you voluntarily provide information on a form for purposes you clearly understand and agree to) or by declining an opportunity to opt-out of our collection or use of your personal information. Opt-out consent will be used only for non-sensitive information where we believe that the privacy impacts are low and you will be provided with sufficient notice of your right to opt-out of such uses. Further, you can withdraw your consent to the collection, use or disclosure of your information at any time, subject to any legal requirements and reasonable notice.