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You might start feeling differently when a new test is developed for existing genetic conditions that it turns out you have, and since your DNA is already publi
by Analemma_ 7y ago
You might start feeling differently when a new test is developed for existing genetic conditions that it turns out you have, and since your DNA is already public suddenly your health insurance premiums quintuple.
- cabaalis 7y agoAt least in the US, doing this would already be illegal. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_Information_Nondiscrimination_Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_Information_Nondiscrim...
- Real_S 7y agoThis law has interesting loopholes. GINA does not apply to employers with fewer than 15 employees. It does not cover long-term care insurance, life insurance, or disability insurance, though some states have state laws that offer additional protections against genetic discrimination. More info at: https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/policy-issues/Genetic-Discrimination https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/policy-issues/Genetic-...
- dekhn 7y agoHealth insurers in the US are not allow to use this information in setting premiums. GINA is the law: https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/policy-issues/Genetic-Discrimination https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/policy-issues/Genetic-...
- clSTophEjUdRanu 7y agoAnd then the dreaded military industrial police state gestapo drone strike you for not having white enough DNA? This site is becoming insufferable with the paranoia worst-case-scenario circle jerking. I'm tired of hearing that the sky is falling because 23andme might profit from my DNA. Calm down.