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Article 16-14 of the French Civil Code

Cerebral imaging techniques may only be used for medical or scientific research purposes or as part of forensic examinations, with the exception of functional cerebral imaging. The person’s express consent must be obtained in writing before the examination is carried out, after they have been duly informed of its nature and purpose. The consent must specify the purpose of the examination. It may be revoked without formality at any time.

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Article 16-14

Les techniques d’imagerie cérébrale ne peuvent être employées qu’à des fins médicales ou de recherche scientifique ou dans le cadre d’expertises judiciaires, à l’exclusion, dans ce cadre, de l’imagerie cérébrale fonctionnelle. Le consentement exprès de la personne doit être recueilli par écrit préalablement à la réalisation de l’examen, après qu’elle a été dûment informée de sa nature et de sa finalité. Le consentement mentionne la finalité de l’examen. Il est révocable sans forme et à tout moment.

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