Genetic Data Classification: Details Concerning Hereditary Information
In the realm of genetic data, the safeguarding and dissemination of such sensitive information is of utmost importance. The Safeguarding and/or Dissemination Authority for genetic information in the United States is marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under 42 USC 2000ff-5 and 29 CFR 1635.1(a)(3), specifically marked as CUI//SP-GENETIC.
This designation is a crucial part of the CUI Authorities related to genetic information, which are primarily based on federal policies such as US 32 CFR Part 2002 and Executive Order 13556 on Controlled Unclassified Information. These policies establish the classification, marking, and handling requirements for CUI, including genetic information, as sensitive data.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) CUI Registry provides specific rules and authority details for these information categories, requiring US Federal Agencies and contractors to assign and display CUI markings accordingly. HL7 also supports interoperable designation of CUI, including genetic disease information in health data systems, via computable CUI markings in accordance with these policies.
The "CUI//SP-GENETIC" marking is specific to specified authorities in relation to genetic information. It is used to denote authorities that deal with genetic tests, the genetic tests of family members, and the manifestation of a disease or disorder in family members.
Sanctions for the Safeguarding and/or Dissemination Authority of genetic information under 42 USC 2000ff-5 are associated with CUI//SP-GENETIC, while sanctions for the same authority under 29 CFR 1635.1(a)(3) are not specified.
The banner marking for the Safeguarding and/or Dissemination Authority of genetic information under 29 CFR 1635.9 is also CUI//SP-GENETIC.
It's important to note that the term "individual" is used in the context of genetic information. The marking "CUI" is used for basic authorities, while "CUI//SP-GENETIC" is used for specified authorities in relation to genetic information.
In a table provided, the Safeguarding and/or Dissemination Authorities, their categories, banner markings, and associated sanctions for genetic information are outlined.
Legislative texts such as the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 reference genetic information in the context of intelligence and security regulations, underscoring the sensitivity of genetic data under national security and privacy frameworks.
In conclusion, the regulatory foundation for CUI authorities governing genetic information as sensitive unclassified data is established in federal and health data classification standards, as reflected in the aforementioned documents. These documents collectively form the regulatory foundation for CUI authorities governing genetic information.
[1] Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Authorities related to genetic information. [2] Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
[1] The Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) authorities for genetic information are primarily based on federal policies that establish the classification, marking, and handling requirements for sensitive data in health-and-wellness, including mental-health, due to its genetic nature.
[2] The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 emphasizes the sensitivity of genetic data under national security and privacy frameworks, further highlighting the importance of science in safeguarding and managing genetic information.
