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Question: How are they going to link the DNA to people? Some will be easier than others, sure. I'm trying to decide how "safe" my data is, since I created a s
by linsomniac 2y ago
Question: How are they going to link the DNA to people?
Some will be easier than others, sure. I'm trying to decide how "safe" my data is, since I created a single-use gmail account, with fictitious name, and paid for it with a gift card. I was afraid that some information in there might lead to being uninsurable, so I decided to row away from the rocks. Thankfully, my genetics didn't pop up any red flags, knock on wood.
I guess if you signed up using your normal e-mail address and your real name and used your credit card, you can still take the Shaggy defense ("It wasn't me"), but I suppose at that point they could ask you to prove it. I mean, most businesses aren't obligated to do business with you, for any or no reason at all.
- beaugunderson 2y agoGenetic data like what 23andMe has is enough to guess at your surname, provided any of your relatives have signed up. See Latanya Sweeney's work for more information: https://latanyasweeney.org/work/genomic.html https://latanyasweeney.org/work/genomic.html
- linsomniac 2y agoWell, on top of that I'm adopted. :-)