Thanks
“ There is no way of knowing …what they may choose to do with it in the future,”
Yes. That’s exactly my point or question.
The one thing I can think of is identification.
But the article doesn’t say if the person’s name was associated with the DNA data.
But if so, a person could be identified. Relatives could be too.
No incognito traveling or aliases.
I can see how a totalitarian state would want this ability. Probably why Chicoms or Russia stole it.
Also there’s this:
“Even if you haven’t taken one of these tests, it’s likely that you have a close relative who has, and a very close version of your genetic code may exist in a corporate database.”
So I guess your genetic data can be compromised even if you don’t even take one of these tests.
I do know that law enforcement can use a relatives DNA to assist in tracking down criminals.
IIRC that process was used to find Bryan Kohberger, the suspect that is accused of murdering the four college students in Idaho.