Class Action: Privacy Violation – Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA)
Claim Form Deadline: Ongoing
Estimated Compensation: Varies
Proof Required: Yes
Were You Employed by Ambercare in the Last 4 Years?
If you applied for a job at Ambercare or worked there within the past four years and were asked to provide information about your family’s medical history during a pre-employment physical exam, you may qualify for compensation.
Under New Mexico’s Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA), it is unlawful for employers to request or require disclosure of an applicant’s or employee’s family health history. If you answered such questions, you may have legal grounds for a claim. Complete the form to check your eligibility.
About Ambercare (New Mexico)
Ambercare is a healthcare organization based in New Mexico that provides home health, hospice, and personal care services. Founded in 1994 in Belen, NM, the company has grown into the state’s largest provider of in-home healthcare. In 2018, Ambercare became part of the Addus Family of Companies.
What is GIPA?
The New Mexico Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) is a state law designed to safeguard individuals’ genetic data. It regulates the ways in which companies—including employers, healthcare providers, and insurers—can collect, store, use, and share genetic information. Key protections under GIPA include:
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what genetic information is being collected and how it’s being used or shared.
- Informed Consent: Your genetic data can’t be collected or shared without your informed consent.
- Protection Against Discrimination: Genetic information cannot be used to impact employment or insurance decisions.
- Data Security: Companies are required to protect your genetic information from unauthorized access.
- Right to Deletion: You may request that your genetic data be deleted from a company’s records.
GIPA reflects a growing emphasis on privacy in the digital and biotech age, especially as consumer concerns rise about how companies like 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and MyHeritage handle genetic information.
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