Genetic material that is donated now could be relevant for an individual's health in the future.Which of the following do sociologists consider a realistic possibility for protecting people's health with regard to genetic data,years after the initial study?
A)pass a federal law requiring destruction of genetic data shortly after the initial study
B)do not create shared data sets with genetic data
C)de-identify the data immediately,so it won't be a problem in the future
D)re-contact subjects or their descendants when necessary

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Re-contacting subjects or their descendants when necessary would allow for ongoing informed consent and respect for individuals' autonomy over their genetic data. This would also allow for any updates on the potential health implications of that data to be communicated to the individuals or their descendants.

Genetic Material That Is Donated Now Could Be Relevant for an Individual's