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IBM Vows Not to Genetically Discriminate

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the my-levis-are-better-than-yours dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Today the New York Times is reporting that IBM announced the addition of genetic makeup (Genetic Registration Required) to its non-discrimination policy. It appears that IBM is the first company worldwide to do this. With congress considering genetic privacy legislation, and with projects like the National Geographic Genographic Project, are we nearing the time when we all need to worry about our genetic privacy?"

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  1. Re:IBM isn't the one to worry about by jokestress · · Score: 1, Troll

    Actually, IBM should be highly responsive on this issue-- they don't have the best track record on eugenics and technology.

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  2. This is a subtle change... by Irvu · · Score: 1, Troll

    given their work on the Holocaust. See also here and here.