West Virginia · Legislation

West Virginia HB5034

West Virginia HB5034 is in committee.

This bill creates a West Virginia law protecting genetic and biometric data by requiring companies to tell consumers how their genetic information is collected and used, and banning the sale or transfer of that data to foreign adversaries. It also gives individuals the right to sue if their genetic privacy rights are violated.

Recorded sponsors: Laura Kimble, Chris Anders, Bill Ridenour, Margitta Mazzocchi.

Official title

Relating to biometric privacy

Bill details

Stage
In committee
Policy area
Privacy
Party origin
Republican
Sponsors
Laura Kimble, Chris Anders, Bill Ridenour, Margitta Mazzocchi
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Focus areas

Topics this bill touches, used to group it with related legislation.

  • Data Privacy
  • Algorithmic Transparency

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What would West Virginia HB5034 require of companies that handle personal data?

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