Potential Impact of 23andMe Sale on Cold-Case Investigations
The bankruptcy filing of genetic testing company 23andMe has sparked the possibility of aiding cold-case investigations by selling its data to law enforcement. The company has resisted law enforcement requests in the past but could potentially provide valuable genetic information for solving unsolved cases.
Key Points
- 23andMe's bankruptcy filing
- Resistance to law enforcement requests
- Potential benefits of data sale for cold cases
Pros
- Increased database for law enforcement
- Potential to aid in solving cold cases
- Useful genetic information for investigations
Cons
- Risk of privacy breach
- Concerns over data security
- Potential misuse of genetic data