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Threat model? I don’t expect that anyone is out to get “me” specifically. As I said, if I apply to a job that requires me to disclose my interactions with menta
by ipython 7y ago
Threat model? I don’t expect that anyone is out to get “me” specifically. As I said, if I apply to a job that requires me to disclose my interactions with mental health professionals, I do see a non zero risk of being denied that position on that basis.
Furthermore, I want to ensure the economic viability of my family. So regarding genetic testing, you have to answer questions asking whether you have pre existing conditions when applying for life or health insurance. If you know that you are x% more likely to contract a certain cancer due to your genes, do you take the chance and lie on the application? Or do you tell the truth and run the risk of being denied wholesale?
There is no clear answer and so to protect the economic future of my kids, I can still choose not to know.
I have not touched on the “leaking” of information which I think is where you were going with your question. While I do not consider myself interesting enough to be a target for “doxing” wouldn’t it just be easier if there was nothing to “dox” in the first place?? Just in case I do end up in a public position or otherwise targeted for harassment?
- diminoten 7y agoHow often do you consider possibilities that have never happened to anyone in human history, and try to account for them?
- ipython 7y agoI’ll raise your snarky comment with a link: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/dtcgenetictesting/dtcinsurancerisk https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/dtcgenetictesting/dtcinsuranc... Long story short this is a real issue and not something that “has never happened to anyone in human history”.
- diminoten 7y agoThat's not what we were talking about, but okay...