Fulgent Opt Out Letters

If you Did Not sign up with Fulgent Genetics

“Genetic Information” is protected by the right of privacy, pursuant to Article I of Section 1 of the California Constitution notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 56.10, or any other law, shall not be obtained, analyzed, retained, or disclosed without the written authorization of the individual to whom the information pertains. Each violation of this section is counted as a separate and actionable offense, with penalties associated. I do not authorize any “persons” outside myself to obtain, analyze, retain, or disclose my “genetic samples, genetic test, genetic characteristic, or genetic information.”

If you Did NOT sign up with Fulgent Genetics, you may submit the two letters below. First one is putting in writing your authorization, and revoking any authorization your employment may have. Protected by SB-41 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB41&showamends=false

SB-41 Privacy-Genetic Testing companies (2021), goes into effect 2022. You are protected under GINA, a federal law protecting your genetic information. You do not have to consent and you cannot be discriminated against. Follow the steps below.

1. Use this OPT OUT Template for Fulgent.

2. Submit this Revoking Authorization Letter to your HR department or Supervisor. Template Letter Attached Here.

3. Submit this “Important Information Regarding My Genetic Information” to your employment, supervisor, or HR. You have rights and you have choices, regarding your genetic information. Attached Here.

4. If you are being threatened with termination or discipline, you will now send this to your supervisor. Download Here:

If you Already Signed up for Fulgent Genetics

Fulgent Packet. If you already signed up through Fulgent, you may revoke your authorization. You may modify the templates as needed. If you submit any or all of these letters, PERK is not responsible or liable if your employment retaliates against you. We offer these as a guide and resource to help you advocate for yourself. Follow all three steps below.

1. Submit this Revoking Authorization Letter to your HR department or Supervisor. Template Letter Attached Here.

2. Follow the instructions and send this email directly to Fulgent Genetics privacy department and revoke your authorization and consent. Attached HERE.

3. Send Important Information Regarding My Genetic Information to both Fulgent Genetics and your employment. Attached Here.

4. You may also use this OPT OUT Template with your HR.

Fulgent Genetics explicitly states, it checks for RNA genetic material. Under frequently asked questions, Fulgent states no DNA is extracted, but instead RNA is[1].  “Picture Genetics,” Powered by Fulgent, states on their website that “samples are discarded after testing.” However, the privacy policy[2], terms of agreement[3], and notice of privacy practices[4] documents state otherwise. You have to opt out of the research, and other purposes. See direct quotes below:

• Under certain circumstances, we may use or disclose your Protected Health Information for research purposes.

• We may contribute de-identified genetic variants that we have observed…

• Services to publicly available databases.

• We may use or disclose de-identified patient information for general research purposes. This may include research collaborations with third parties, such as universities, hospitals, or other laboratories, including commercial collaborations with private companies, …and we may present or publish such information.

• We may collect ,“The sample material involving genetic data.”

[1] https://www.fulgentgenetics.com/covid19/molecular

[2] https://www.fulgentgenetics.com/content/EP-Privacy_Policy-V1.pdf

[3] https://www.fulgentgenetics.com/content/EP-Terms_of_Service-V1.pdf

[4] https://www.fulgentgenetics.com/content/EP-HIPAA_Privacy_Notice-V1.pdf

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