Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Genetic Data
The information that can be derived from a person’s genetic build-up or DNA is Genetic Data. This data specifies inherited physical traits, ancestry and other genetic markers. This data is used for medical research and treatment. A person’s susceptibility to certain diseases can be judged using the data. It can also be used by the forensic department for investigations.
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