Overview

The Diagnostics Privacy Consortium was established in 2023 by leading companies in the laboratory diagnostics industry.

Global diagnostics companies face significant worldwide legal responsibility for personal data and health information. The DPC seeks to assist members in meeting their data privacy responsibilities.

OBJECTIVES

01

Understand privacy compliance responsibilities

The DPC assesses the responsibility of global diagnostics companies under current and emerging privacy laws.

02

Develop compliance strategies and practical tools

By leveraging combined resources, members can augment their individual privacy programs to effectively manage and secure personal data.

03

Provide forum for industry dialogue

DPC provides a forum for benchmarking, sharing of best practices, and consensus-building on novel data privacy and security issues.

04

Anticipate changing landscape

DPC members anticipate privacy and technological developments and build knowledge, issue-spotting, and shared strategies.

05

Support sensible laws and regulation

DPC members are committed to the protection of personal data and support sensible privacy requirements.

EXAMPLE TOPICS

Collection, storage and transfer of biological samples

Genetic testing and processing of genetic data

Secondary use and anonymization of health data

Managing relationships with third parties

Transferring sensitive data across borders and addressing data localization requirements

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