3 ms·
The data is anonymized, who cares? Good for 23andMe. We could learn very important things from that data in aggregate. We need more aggregated data in healthca
by a13n 10y ago
The data is anonymized, who cares?
Good for 23andMe. We could learn very important things from that data in aggregate. We need more aggregated data in healthcare.
- dd9990 10y agoAnonymization of data is not a simple task. Even with the noblest of intentions things can go wrong. See the problems with the sharing of medical data in the UK and examples from the US [1]. [1] http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2009/09/your-secrets-live-online-in-databases-of-ruin/ http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2009/09/your-secrets-live...
- krick 10y agoWhat do you mean "anonymized"? It's your DNA, it basically is you. Much more than your name, email address, or whatever you consider de-anonimization.
- avree 10y agoIt's not you until you tie it to your identity. I leave "DNA" all over; people cannot match it to me unless they have an existing sample that is definitely from me.
- DanBC 10y agoThey can get close if they have your relative's DNA. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-36245888 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-36245888 A man killed a girl. His DNA was gathered at the scene. 26 years later his daughter committed a minor crime, and had her DNA taken as part of her arrest, which led them back to him.
- ceejayoz 10y agoAnonymized doesn't always cut it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AOL_search_data_leak https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AOL_search_data_leak