16. Is donation of sperm/oocytes/embryos anonymous?
sperm No / oocytes No / embryos N/A
17. Is it possible to obtain information about the biological origin of a child born after gametes of embryo donation?
i. For the child him or herself Yes. Yes, by request to the clinic which has a special registry about the donors (to be saved for 70 years). For embryo donor children it will be possible to find genetic siblings who have requested to be entered into the register.;
ii. For the parents No;
iii. For a court No. Unlikely, but potentially if court rules it necessary.
Identity of the donor(s)
i. For the child him or herself Yes; ii. For the parents No; iii. For a court No
b. Certain health information concerning the donor(s)
i. For the child him or herself Yes, if relevant and noted in the donor registry; ii. For the parents No; iii. For a court No
c. Other information
i. For the child him or herself Yes,
Contact info and any other info provided in the medical file
A donor child has the right to, at a “mature age” (interpreted as appx 18) and upon request, find out the identity and contact information of their donor. This information is to be kept for 70 years in a special donor registry. The parents are encouraged to inform their child about the donation;
ii. For the parents No; iii. For a court No
18. Is it possible to contest maternity and paternity of children born utilising MAP and under which conditions? No.
Paternity is regulated in the Parental Code.
Paternity can be contested if, having regard to all the circumstances, it is not probable that the child was conceived by insemination or IVF.