Topic: Privacy of Personal Genetic Information
Country: North Korea
Delegate Name: Matthew Morehouse
School: Ann Arbor Community High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All North Korea position papers GLIMUN 2010 committees
Acknowledges the potential for good in genetic engineering, This technology could cure many diseases that millions suffer from and greatly improve healthcare. However there has been worry that this technology could be used to deny people health care, through no fault of their own, because of their genetic markers. Just as serious is the potential for theft of this information, which could lead to many healthcare problems.
The United Nations has always been concerned about the potential for privacy risks, especially as technology makes theft more common. The DPRK has focused on the problem that come with new technology and:
RECOMMENDS that the United Nations establish a committee to monitor the advances in genetic technology and work with nations:
A. to advise leaders on their course of action
B. to gather information on advances in genetic engineering and how it could affect society
C. to collaborate with other committees on topics related to genetic technology, especially on topic such as gene discrimination and information privacy
D . to create and evaluate plans to cope with genetic discrimination and privacy theft as it relates to gene information,
E. to spread knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding these topics to the people of the world,
3. ADVISES the United Nations Economic and Social Council to collaborate with the Legal council to
A. gather information on current privacy security legislation,
B. gather data on current socio-economic trend as they relate to the development of genetic technology
1.IMPLORES countries to examine their laws and strengthen policies against information theft and discrimination, especially those with access to gene altering technology.
