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Author:

Phillips, Andelka Matija, author.

Title:

Buying your self on the internet : wrap contracts and personal genomics / Andelka M Phillips.

Publisher:

Edinburgh University Press,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

xix, 272 pages ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Electronic contracts.
Direct-to-consumer medical device advertising.
Human genetics--Social aspects.
Disruptive technologies--Law and legislation.
Direct-to-consumer medical device advertising.
Electronic contracts.
Human genetics--Social aspects.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-269) and index.

Contents:

Preface -- Preface -- Future directions of DTC governance. The science behind thaat click of the mouse -- The rise of personal genomics : an overview of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry -- Privacy, data protection and security in the context of direct-to-consumer genetic testing services -- Clicking away rights in DNA : a review of DTC contracts -- Future directions of DTC governance.

Summary:

This book provides an introduction to the world of personal genomics and examines the rise of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry (DTC) and its use of 'wrap' contracts. It explores the different types of tests available and the issues that this industry raises for law and society.

Series:

Future law

ISBN:

1474422594
9781474422598

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1057783550

LCCN:

2019286479

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)