4 ms·

So they didn't consent?

• toomuchtodo 9y ago
  I don't require any other consent, legally or moraly, besides my own.
  • lettergram 9y ago
    Although I agree we all have our own moral code, and you literally don't need anyone's consent to do anything. The consequences of your actions can be far reaching and perhaps some future version of yourself can come to terms with the fact - it is likely immoral by your future code of ethics, to give out personal data on your family members without their consent. You can't change giving out data, while your morals can change. That is why being conservative with your data is beneficial. Your future self may change their mind.
  • eveningcoffee 9y ago
    Also you do not understand how genetics work. Genetic information can reveal that sample being tested belongs to the close relative of a known person. Also the type of the relation can be verifies (sibling, parent etc). This means that DNA of your close relatives is not anonymous anymore.
    • toomuchtodo 9y ago
      I am entirely aware of that.
      • eveningcoffee 9y ago
        It would be then interesting to hear about your moral framework that allows you to come to your conclusions.
        • toomuchtodo 9y ago
          Do the least amount of harm possible while enabling progress for my species. With that said, some harm is always inevitable. De-risk when possible.
  • mike-cardwell 9y ago
    Personally, I wouldn't even give a family members DOB to some website without asking their permission first.