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They asked for my child's DNA when they were born (in case they get kidnapped, they said), but I declined (this was Florida).
by trumped 8y ago
They asked for my child's DNA when they were born (in case they get kidnapped, they said), but I declined (this was Florida).
- scruple 8y agoSome states are opt-in, California is not. The state is required to inform new parents that they can make a request to have it destroyed, but there is some contention that most new parents aren't told and/or don't understand. So, the state collects this DNA data in to a large database and then makes it available for law enforcement and also sells it to "outside researchers" -- whatever that means [0]. There's no consent here and not much awareness or knowledge of the fact that this goes on. [0]: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-biobank-dna-babies-who-has-access/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-biobank-dna-babies-w...