Donated genetic data 'privacy risk'

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21056647


Genetic data was used to identify 50 people


Researchers have identified people in the US who anonymously donated their DNA for use in medical research - raising concerns about privacy.

They could uncover a person's identity using records of donated DNA coupled with other readily available sources of information on the internet.

It was made possible because of large "genetic genealogy" databases which help people trace their family tree.

The study was reported in the journal Science.

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1. That along with the DNA of all those convicted

and many simply suspected of crimes (and God knows who else) which includes their extensive and innocent family members in this country makes for a pretty extensive database, I'd say. But who believes in slippery slopes or privacy anymore?