Many people are really into tracing their ancestry. I glanced at a few of the commenters in this article and they mentioned that insurance companies could trace DNA and raise rates based on health history. Be care about sharing personal information. Trust no one!
Genetic testing giant 23andMe has admitted in a SEC filing that it has suffered a massive breach that has exposed the ancestry information of millions of customers utilizing the DNA Relatives feature.
People who willingly send their genetic material to a corporate 3rd party under a 'contract' have no idea what they're signing up for! When thosePeople who willingly send their genetic material to a corporate 3rd party under a 'contract' have no idea what they're signing up for! When those services first appeared I considered doing it until I thought about it more analytically and realized the inherent dangers of giving someone my genetic material to do with as they wish ... If you've ever watched The X-Files or Dollhouse, you'll agree with me! More ...
"Although the number of compromised accounts was small, the attackers managed to access the DNAR profiles of approximately 5.5 million customers."Although the number of compromised accounts was small, the attackers managed to access the DNAR profiles of approximately 5.5 million customers. Additionally, they obtained Family Tree profile information from 1.4 million participants in the DNA Relatives program. These profiles contain sensitive details including display names, locations, shared DNA percentages, family names, predicted relationships, and ancestry reports. It’s also noted that Family Tree profiles include other voluntarily added information such as birth year and location." More ...
The X-Files exposes the real reason for the small pox and other shots ... I've not had a small pox shot either. I've always had a grave dislikeThe X-Files exposes the real reason for the small pox and other shots ... I've not had a small pox shot either. I've always had a grave dislike (fear?) of needles so getting 'vaccinated' was always at the bottom of my priority list, if it was even on the list! More ...