Final GINA Regulations (Finally!) Published: Social Media And Employer Acquisition of Genetic Information
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finally issued final regulations implementing Title II (the employment provisions) of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). Title II took effect on November 21, 2009. Though the Commission published proposed regulations last year, the final regulations were delayed. The Issue: Acquiring Employee Genetic Information Via Social Media – Violation? Recall that GINA makes the mere acquisition of genetic information illegal, and the…