Risks of Commercial DNA Testing Services
Commercial DNA testing services pose risks to personal data privacy and security, including potential exposure to genetic testing without consent, increased insurance premiums, and sharing data with third parties like researchers, marketers, and law enforcement agencies.
Key Points
- DNA testing services may share genetic data with various third parties
- Results from at-home genetic tests may not be as accurate as medical DNA tests
- Complex processes for having samples and data destroyed after testing
- Lack of transparency about where genetic data is stored and how it can be destroyed
Cons
- Potential exposure to genetic testing without consent
- Increased insurance premiums
- Sharing data with third parties like researchers, marketers, and law enforcement agencies