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I don't know why people think that DNA is so personal and private. it's the equivalent of IP addresses for biological beings.
by GalaxyNova 3y ago
I don't know why people think that DNA is so personal and private. it's the equivalent of IP addresses for biological beings.
- fxtentacle 3y agoBecause insurances can use DNA knowledge as a justification for charging you more. If having the wrong IP address costs $1k extra per month, but only of other people know, then you'd also be more careful about keeping it a secret.
- bossyTeacher 3y agoThis! Shocking that the usually privacy-aware, sciency, smart HN crowd is struggling to grasp such a simple concept
- polski-g 3y ago> Because insurances can use DNA knowledge as a justification for charging you more In America they cannot. This is forbidden by law. ... But they should be allowed to, you are more risky to insure. Just like under 25-yo's are more prone to accidents; or coastal houses are more prone to flooding.
- 2rsf 3y agoIsn't it more like your apartment and specific renovations plans?
- tgv 3y agoCan you address me by my DNA? Even so: processing IP-addresses is not allowed in general, in the EU at least. You need permission or a specific, allowed goal.
- rsaxvc 3y agoTo continue the analogy: probably, you're just not on the right subnet. In the US many states collect DNA samples at birth, as well as for citizens born abroad.