164.502(d) and 164.514(a) to (c), as in effect on July 17, 2007. ����� (7) �Disclose� means to release, publish or otherwise make known to a third party a DNA sample or genetic information. ����� (8

164.502(d) and 164.514(a) to (c), as in effect on July 17, 2007.

����� (7) �Disclose� means to release, publish or otherwise make known to a third party a DNA sample or genetic information.

����� (8) �DNA� means deoxyribonucleic acid.

����� (9) �DNA sample� means any human biological specimen that is obtained or retained for the purpose of extracting and analyzing DNA to perform a genetic test. �DNA sample� includes DNA extracted from the specimen.

����� (10) �Genetic characteristic� includes a gene, chromosome or alteration thereof that may be tested to determine the existence or risk of a disease, disorder, trait, propensity or syndrome, or to identify an individual or a blood relative. �Genetic characteristic� does not include family history or a genetically transmitted characteristic whose existence or identity is determined other than through a genetic test.

����� (11) �Genetic information� means information about an individual or the individual�s blood relatives obtained from a genetic test.

����� (12) �Genetic privacy statutes� means ORS 192.531 to 192.549, 659A.303 and 746.135 and the provisions of ORS 659A.300 relating to genetic testing.

����� (13) �Genetic research� means research using DNA samples, genetic testing or genetic information.

����� (14) �Genetic test� means a test for determining the presence or absence of genetic characteristics in an individual or the individual�s blood relatives, including tests of nucleic acids such as DNA, RNA and mitochondrial DNA, chromosomes or proteins in order to diagnose or determine a genetic characteristic.

����� (15) �Health care provider� has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.556.

����� (16) �Identifiable� means capable of being linked to the individual or a blood relative of the individual from whom the DNA sample or genetic information was obtained.

����� (17) �Identified� means having an identifier that links, or that could readily allow the recipient to link, a DNA sample or genetic information directly to the individual or a blood relative of the individual from whom the sample or information was obtained.

����� (18) �Identifier� means data elements that directly link a DNA sample or genetic information to the individual or a blood relative of the individual from whom the sample or information was obtained. Identifiers include, but are not limited to, names, telephone numbers, electronic mail addresses, Social Security numbers, driver license numbers and fingerprints.

����� (19) �Individually identifiable health information� has the meaning given that term in ORS