Buying Your Self on the Internet: Wrap Contracts and Personal Genomics by Andelk

Description: Buying Your Self on the Internet by Andelka Phillips This book examines the rise of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry (DTC) and its use of wrap contracts. It uses the example of DTC to show the challenges that disruptive technologies pose for societies and for regulation. It also uses the wrap contracts of DTC companies to explore broader issues with online contracting. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book examines the rise of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry (DTC) and its use of wrap contracts. It uses the example of DTC to show the challenges that disruptive technologies pose for societies and for regulation. It also uses the wrap contracts of DTC companies to explore broader issues with online contracting. Back Cover Considering ordering a genetic test online? Did you stop to read the fine print?Most of us never consider the contracts we enter into online. We click Agree and move on - not necessarily realising the implications of that click, and others. This book provides an introduction to the world of personal genomics (also known as direct-to-consumer genetic testing or DTC). It examines the rise of the DTC genetic testing industry and its use of electronic wrap (typically clickwrap and browsewrap) contracts. It explores the different types of tests available, with the issues that this industry raises for law and society. It concludes with a call for improved regulation of the industry.Key Features* Uses the example of the DTC industrys reliance on wrap contracts as its dominant means of governance to highlight the challenges that disruptive technologies pose for societies and regulation* Provides an overview of the different types of tests available and explores the issues raised by each type of test - including discussionof consumer protection and privacy issues in this context* Provides a summary and review of 71 wrap contracts used by DTC companies that provide tests for health purposes* Suggests that a number of terms commonly included are challengeable on the basis of unfairness* Explores broader issues with online contracting and consumer behaviour* Sets an agenda for improving regulation and the online contracting environmentAndelka M. Phillips is Senior Lecturer at Te Piringa, Faculty of Law, the University of Waikato, New Zealand, and a Research Associate at the University of Oxfords Centre for Health, Law and Emerging Technologies (HeLEX).Cover image: Flap Considering ordering a genetic test online?Did you stop to read the fine print?Most of us never consider the contracts we enter into online. We click Agree and move on - not necessarily realising the implications of that click, and others. This book provides an introduction to the world of personal genomics (also known as direct-to-consumer genetic testing or DTC). It examines the rise of the DTC genetic testing industry and its use of electronic wrap (typically clickwrap and browsewrap) contracts. It explores the different types of tests available, with the issues that this industry raises for law and society. It concludes with a call for improved regulation of the industry.Key Features* Uses the example of the DTC industrys reliance on wrap contracts as its dominant means of governance to highlight the challenges that disruptive technologies pose for societies and regulation* Provides an overview of the different types of tests available and explores the issues raised by each type of test - including discussionof consumer protection and privacy issues in this context* Provides a summary and review of 71 wrap contracts used by DTC companies that provide tests for health purposes* Suggests that a number of terms commonly included are challengeable on the basis of unfairness* Explores broader issues with online contracting and consumer behaviour* Sets an agenda for improving regulation and the online contracting environmentAndelka M. Phillips is Senior Lecturer at Te Piringa, Faculty of Law, the University of Waikato, New Zealand, and a Research Associate at the University of Oxfords Centre for Health, Law and Emerging Technologies (HeLEX).Cover image: Author Biography Andelka M. Phillips is Senior Lecturer at Te Piringa, Faculty of Law, the University of Waikato and a Research Associate at University of Oxfords Centre for Health, Law and Emerging Technologies (HeLEX). She is a writer and academic whose research interests lie in the areas of Information Technology Law and Health and Medical Law. She was formerly the Ussher Assistant Professor in Information Technology Law at Trinity College Dublin and the Convenor of Trinity College Dublin Law Schools Technology, Law and Society Research Group. Table of Contents Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Table of Statutes; Table of Cases; Table of Abbreviations; Table of Abbreviations for Direct-to-Consumer Company Contract Documents; 1. Direct-to-consumer Genetic Testing and Regulating Disruptive Technology; 2. The Science behind that Click of the Mouse; 3. The Rise of Personal Genomics - Overview of the Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Industry; 4. Privacy, Data Protection and Security in the Context of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Services; 5. Clicking Away Rights in DNA: A Review of DTC Contracts; 6. Future Directions for DTC Governance; Bibliography. Promotional Examines the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industrys controversial use of wrap contracts Promotional "Headline" Examines the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industrys controversial use of wrap contracts Description for Reader Examines the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industrys controversial use of wrap contracts Uses the example of DTC genetic testing companies using wrap contracts as their dominant means of governance to show the challenges that disruptive technologies pose for societies and for regulation Reviews 71 wrap contracts used by DTC companies providing health testing Explores broader issues with online contracting Sets an agenda for improving regulation and the online contracting environment This book provides an introduction to the world of personal genomics and examines the rise of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry (DTC) and its use of wrap contracts. It explores the different types of tests available and the issues that this industry raises for law and society. Find out more Watch Andelka M. Phillips talking about DNA testing on the consumer affairs show Fair Go and their story on DNA Discovery Feature Uses the example of DTC using wrap contracts as its dominant means of governance to show the challenges that disruptive technologies pose for societies and for regulation Reviews 71 wrap contracts used by DTC companies providing health testing Explores broader issues with online contracting Sets an agenda for improving regulation and the online contracting environment Description for Sales People Examines the rise of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry (DTC) and its use of wrap contracts Uses the example of DTC using wrap contracts as its dominant means of governance to show the challenges that disruptive technologies pose for societies and for regulation Reviews 71 wrap contracts used by DTC companies providing health testing Explore broader issues with online contracting. Sets an agenda for improving regulation and the online contracting environment Description for Teachers/Educators USA Berkeley University, California: Law and Technology Stanfor d, Law and Technology Harvard (especially Berkman Centre courses): Law and Technology Yale, Law and Technology UK Edinburgh University : LLM in IT Law; LLM in Innovation, Technology and the Law 50 students (online and on campus) Strathclyde University : LLM Internet Law and Policy Student numbers: 20 (attending) 50 (distance learning) Queen Mary College , London - extensive uptake of LLM and PhDs - c 500 LLMs, 300 PhDs in It/IP Kings College London - strong interest in law/regulation and technology especially on more medical topics eg biotechnology, cyborgism. LSE LLM - IT courses taught within, strong emphasis on regulation of technology/politics of technology Aberystwyth - IT UG & LLM Southampton - IT UG & LLM Essex - IT/IP UG & LLM University of East Anglia : LLM in Information Technology and IPL University of East London : LLB Law/Technology, MA Innovation Studies Oxford Internet Institute teach interdisciplinary masters and PhD students in law, technology, social sciences etc. Sussex- IT/IP/telecoms Derby- Law and Technology Sheffield- IP and biotech Manchester - IP and biotech Leeds- cyberlaw, cybercrime Stirling - surveillance studies centre Details ISBN1474422594 Publisher Edinburgh University Press ISBN-10 1474422594 ISBN-13 9781474422598 Format Hardcover Author Andelka Phillips Pages 192 Series Future Law Year 2019 Short Title Buying Your Self on the Internet Language English Subtitle Wrap Contracts and Personal Genomics Publication Date 2019-06-30 UK Release Date 2019-06-30 Imprint Edinburgh University Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2019-06-30 Edited by Johanna Spanke Birth 1964 Affiliation Winchester College, UK Position Classics Teacher Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn DEWEY 344.041 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2019-10-28 Alternative 9781474484305 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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