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To: Iron Munro

Unfortunately, I think it’s illegal to take someone’s DNA and have it tested, without their consent. Would be great if you could, though.


31 posted on 10/15/2018 1:01:31 PM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: Flaming Conservative
Unfortunately, I think it’s illegal to take someone’s DNA and have it tested, without their consent.

Thanks for the info, I wasn't aware of that.
I wonder if it is a state by state law or a federal restriction.

Your response prompted me to do a little research on the matter and I found this interesting article.

It's Illegal To Run A DNA Test On Elizabeth Warren Without Her Consent

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/its-illegal-to-run-a-dna-test-on-elizabeth-warren-without-her-consent-we-checked

Talk show host Howie Carr tried to have a DNA test done on the cap of a pen Lizzy Warren chewed during a book signing.

The test failed because there wasn't enough saliva on it.

But in having the test performed Carr ran afoul of a Massachusetts state law that makes it illegal to run a test on an individual
for genetic information without their written consent.

38 posted on 10/15/2018 1:26:50 PM PDT by Iron Munro (If Illegals Voted Republican 66 Million Democrats Would Be Screaming "Build The Wall !")
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