Insurance industry to set guideline on 'genetic discrimination'

In a Japanese government survey in 2017 on use of genetic information involving some 11,000 people, about 300 of them said they have experienced discriminatory treatment by insurance companies.

This here and the article are indirectly connected, however, the information being so casually tossed out here SHOULD be given it's own time and space.

How and why was the genetic information collected in the first place, and from whom? How did the insurance companies get the information?

THis raises some very serious questions regarding privacy and other issues.

The industry group will state in its guideline that its member firms will continue their practice of providing insurance policies without collecting or relying on genetic information,

Sure. We are going to believe that a big Japanese industry is being honest, transparent, and tells the truth..

I’ve never trusted banks or insurance companies.

In Japan, no privacy.

Here is a case of blatant genetic discrimination, which is not unkawful apparently (anyone to confirm please ?).

And "urging" insurers to do something about it will not make an inch improvement on the matter.

Pre Crime, it works!

In a a struggle between truth and money, who wins?

The Life Insurance Association of Japan will ensure the all good apples & oranges in their basket.

Insurers buy Insurance to prevent extra cost & ensure their health safety but Insurance company don't think Insurance to support the victim but a way of making money.

So, Insurance company asking genetic information test result to know the possibility of disease and they show many reasons which result to discriminatory treatment.

Here nothing to believe/trust but need a strong Law to prevent collecting or using personal genetic information for decisions regarding eligibility for coverage and premiums to prevent "genetic discrimination.

Having recently bought medical insurance for family members, no genetic questions were asked.