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So many people have had their DNA sequenced that they've put other people's privacy in jeopardy
L A Times ^ | Oct 12, 2018 | 3:00 AM | Deborah Netburn

Posted on 10/13/2018 5:13:59 AM PDT by BenLurkin

Everyone’s DNA sequence is unique. But for those who wish to maintain their genetic privacy, it may not be unique enough.

A new study argues that more than half of Americans could be identified by name if all you had to start with was a sample of their DNA and a few basic facts, such as the region where they live and about how old they might be.

It wouldn’t be simple, and it wouldn’t be cheap. But the fact that it has become doable will force all of us to rethink the meaning of privacy in the DNA age, experts said.

There is little time to waste. The researchers behind the new study say that once 3 million Americans have uploaded their genomes to public genealogy websites, nearly everyone in the U.S. would be identifiable by their DNA alone and just a few additional clues.

More than 1 million Americans have already published their genetic information, and dozens more do so every day.

“People have been wondering how long it will be before you can use DNA to detect just about anybody,” said Ruth Dickover, director of the forensic science program at UC Davis who was not involved with the study. “The authors are saying it’s not going to take that long.”

(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...


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To: Drango

And everybody else. Don’t kid yourself, the primary use for DNA data has NOTHING to do with genealogy or criminal law. It’s all about medication. They figure out why some people don’t get the flu and make the brand new, 100% effective, very very expensive super vaccine. And the great part is they can even copyright YOUR genetic code.


61 posted on 10/13/2018 8:28:34 AM PDT by discostu (Every gun makes its own tune.)
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To: papertyger

Would you agree that a DNA match might be considered a pretty direct connection? Same connection used to determine paternity, only difference is it’s done without one persons knowledge or consent.


62 posted on 10/13/2018 8:33:01 AM PDT by Dusty Road (")
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To: BenLurkin

I think they’re bogus, at least the ones they have that you can buy by mail. My cousin had hers and her immediate family done to determine ancestry, and she, her husband and their 3 daughters all had completely different countries of heritage. Now I can understand her and her husband not having the same types, but why would one kid from the same parents show Jewish, Italian, Irish, roots, for example, and the sisters have completely different countries for roots? I heard on the radio a while back, that they’ve tested these over the counter tests on identical triplets, whose information should match, and it doesn’t match. Perhaps the tests that are done for criminal forensics are accurate, but I don’t understand how siblings from the same parents can show different countries of origin.
Also, do those of you who are sent the new colon screening tool by their doctors, realize the test not only examines your stool specimen for cancer, the kit also collects and analyzes your DNA?


63 posted on 10/13/2018 8:34:40 AM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: FrankR

Just a matter of time before they do DNA profiles every time you do a blood test. (at work or through your regular health exam).

This is why we need to add a couple of amendments to the Bill of Rights. We need to be able to own/control our own information.

Otherwise the lack of privacy in the future is going to kill any freedom we have left.


64 posted on 10/13/2018 8:45:22 AM PDT by crusher2013
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To: RJS1950
The same arguments were made years ago about keeping public registries of finger prints, along with photos for ID purposes.

They can't get your fingerprint or photo because your brother submitted his. So, no, it isn't the same thing.

65 posted on 10/13/2018 8:46:30 AM PDT by MileHi (Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)
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To: BenLurkin

I certainly wouldn’t publish my DNA. It would show my genetic weaknesses for all to see.

“TSR’s DNA: An American Horror Story”


66 posted on 10/13/2018 8:54:04 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks ( The US Constitution ....... Invented by geniuses and God .... Administered by morons ......)
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To: BenLurkin

Someone’s looking for Nephilim DNA.


67 posted on 10/13/2018 9:05:33 AM PDT by Original Lurker
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To: Drango
Now it’s being used to track down criminals. I’m good with that.

Criminals.

That word does not mean what you think it does.

68 posted on 10/13/2018 9:13:50 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Somewhere there's danger, somewhere there's injustice, and somewhere else the tea is getting cold.)
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To: papertyger
What are the heinous impositions brought about by using Social Security numbers for identification?

Identity theft.

69 posted on 10/13/2018 9:18:16 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Somewhere there's danger, somewhere there's injustice, and somewhere else the tea is getting cold.)
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To: Drango
Now it’s being used to track down criminals. I’m good with that.

Nearly 20 years on Free Republic, and you still need to buy a clue.

Catherine Engelbrecht [True The Vote] was a "criminal".

Axe Eric "Dick" Holder & Lois Lerner...

70 posted on 10/13/2018 11:03:17 AM PDT by kiryandil (Never pick a fight with an angry beehive)
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To: papertyger; KrisKrinkle; Harmless Teddy Bear
What are the heinous impositions brought about by using Social Security numbers for identification?

According to your thinking, my department spent four years re-writing every computer program to key on an arbitrary ID number instead of a SSN for nothing...   winking face

71 posted on 10/13/2018 11:14:11 AM PDT by kiryandil (Never pick a fight with an angry beehive)
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To: SunkenCiv

*ping*


72 posted on 10/13/2018 11:35:23 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj ("It's Slappin' Time !")
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To: Dusty Road
Aside from paternity, connection to what?
73 posted on 10/13/2018 11:42:10 AM PDT by papertyger (Trump, A president so great, that Democrats who said they would leave America if he won, stayed!)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

Identity theft is not an imposition: it’s a crime. Or do you blame buildings for arson, too.


74 posted on 10/13/2018 11:47:20 AM PDT by papertyger (Trump, A president so great, that Democrats who said they would leave America if he won, stayed!)
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To: papertyger

>>>Aside from paternity, connection to what?<<<

Connection to a Crime.

A distant Relative’s DNA can lead to the Arrest of a Criminal with a little Detective Work. That is how the Golden State Killer finally got caught after Decades.

Imagine a Tyrannical Government using DNA to track down “Family associates’ of a targeted Enemy of the State.

This has Twilight Zone level implications.


75 posted on 10/13/2018 11:52:57 AM PDT by Kickass Conservative (THEY LIVE, and we're the only ones wearing the Sunglasses.)
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To: kiryandil

Key in for what purpose? Do you work for an American Stasi?

Do you really think people could transact business today without some sort of fungible identifier? So what if it’s a SS#? Would you rather reinvent the wheel?


76 posted on 10/13/2018 12:05:50 PM PDT by papertyger (Trump, A president so great, that Democrats who said they would leave America if he won, stayed!)
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To: papertyger
And if they did not require you to use you SS number for everything including allowing you to buy electricity then it would not be used for identity theft.

Or do you blame buildings for arson, too.

I blame the architect for creating a building made of matches and then passing lighter out to all who pass by.

77 posted on 10/13/2018 12:08:06 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Somewhere there's danger, somewhere there's injustice, and somewhere else the tea is getting cold.)
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To: Kickass Conservative
Imagine a Tyrannical Government using DNA to track down “Family associates’ of a targeted Enemy of the State.

“Imagine” is right. “Enemy of the state” wouldn’t give a damn, because if the government had to go to DNA for connection, it’s because “Enemy” doesn’t even know them.

Furthermore, how does the ability to find criminals over the objection of their relatives count as a bad thing?

Seriously, you people remind me of the backward masking hysterics.

78 posted on 10/13/2018 12:19:21 PM PDT by papertyger (Trump, A president so great, that Democrats who said they would leave America if he won, stayed!)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear
I blame the architect for creating a building made of matches and then passing lighter out to all who pass by.

It should be illegal to torture an analogy like that.

79 posted on 10/13/2018 12:22:21 PM PDT by papertyger (Trump, A president so great, that Democrats who said they would leave America if he won, stayed!)
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To: papertyger; Harmless Teddy Bear; KrisKrinkle; Dusty Road; Kickass Conservative
Why are you posting about this without actually knowing anything relevant, papertyger?

Go over to Twitter - you'd be right at home...

80 posted on 10/13/2018 12:24:11 PM PDT by kiryandil (Never pick a fight with an angry beehive)
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