Could Wellness Programs Invade Privacy?

FOSTER CITY, Calif. - Dec. 31, 2015 - PRLog -- NAAFA, a civil rights organization working for Equality at Every size has accepted the invitation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to comment regarding proposed rules that would amend the regulations implementing Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) as they relate to employer wellness programs. The proposed changes included the possibility of collecting genetic information on spouses and families of employees that participate in employer wellness programs.

In an effort for our voices to be considered in the finalizing of these rule changes, NAAFA’s comment spoke to several areas including:

·        Genes and their influence on body size

·        The expansion of employer control

·        Balancing work and family responsibilities

·        An alternative to disclosing health information

·        Whether it should be required by all wellness programs

·        Health promotion or cost shifting?

·        Best practices should include Health At Every Size

The full text of NAAFA’s comment may be viewed at:http://www.regulations.gov/?utm_campaign=comment%20public...

Founded in 1969, NAAFA is a non-profit human rights organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for fat people. NAAFA works to eliminate discrimination based on body size and provide fat people with the tools for self-empowerment through public education, advocacy, and member support.

On the web:  http://www.naafa.org