This week we will start our unit on DNA. I am still blown away with the progress DNA technology has made since I was in high school. The fact that the structure of DNA wasn't published until 1953 and now people can buy a kit at Target and send away to get a complete DNA profile is rather surreal.
Unless you are a teacher, a police officer, or a criminal, chances are that your fingerprints are not on file. Public employees are often fingerprinted before they are hired so companies can do a quick background check. In fact, I was fingerprinted before starting work at Central.
However, DNA fingerprints and DNA profiles are an entirely different thing. On crime shows, producers make it appear that if you leave DNA at the crime scene then you will automatically be identified. However, unless you have a criminal record and your DNA is already on file, DNA evidence is almost impossible to use to narrow down a suspect.
Enter the popular DNA testing. So everyday citizens can now take DNA tests in the privacy of their home and send the information off to be tested. Private companies now have giant databases with millions of DNA profiles.
Your assignment this week is to read the article below from MIT.
https://www.technologyreview.com/the-download/612875/a-consumer-dna-testing-company-has-given-the-fbi-access-to-its-two-million/
In a scholarly paragraph, I want you to summarize what you read. Then I want you to give your opinion. What do you think? Is it ethically right that Family Tree is providing the FBI access to their data base? Do you think private individuals probably signed a waiver giving up their rights to that DNA profile when they sent away their kit? Would you want to do a DNA profile? Would you want to know about your ancestors, future health conditions, potentially deadly genetic conditions and more? Your paragraph should have capital letters and proper punctuation. Your paragraph should be at least five sentences long. My suggestion to you is to type it in a Google Document first and then copy and paste it into the comments below. I would also like you to comment on at least two of your peers.
This article is about the usage of information in DNA tests. Many people have been starting to use DNA tests to see their background, however they were not told that their DNA would be shared with the police and that they are now in a database. This has angered many people because of the fact that they were not told this. I think that keeping the information in a database is okay, but only if a waiver is signed approving that. Since this is private information I don't think it is right to store it without a signature. I still think that this is very interesting though and would try it so that I could see this information about myself.
ReplyDeleteI agree that we should have a right to know where something so personal like our DNA ends up and understand why people might be angry. I would however also be interested to know more about my ancestry and genetic background too.
DeleteI agree that they should not store this private info without getting a signature beforehand.
DeleteI love your paragraph! I also totally agree with you that a waiver should be signed.
DeleteI agree with you in that I believe that people should sign a waiver to know what could happen and the risks that could occur when sending in your DNA.
DeleteI agree, they should make the consent portions or the terms and conditions much more well seen and clarified.
DeleteI completely agree. The company has a right to keep the data if they get a signed waiver and inform the consumer what is to be done with their DNA. Also, great paragraph!
DeleteI agree, the company should make it very obvious that your Private information could be used in a way you might not want.
DeleteThe article talks about how law enforcement is using DNA testing websites to catch criminals. I think this is totally fine. DNA is hard to fake, so it prevents wrongful imprisonment. These websites connect you to your relatives in the first place so using the same database to catch known criminals through there relatives is just another way of using this feature. In the end the only people that are truly going to be affected by this are criminals that need to pay for there crimes. If people don’t want the FBI finding them through DNA testing then they shouldn’t have committed the crime in the first place.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that the FBI should have access, but I still think people should be informed so they know where their DNA is going.
DeleteI also agree that it is okay that law enforcement uses DNA from these websites with consent from customers. I like your point that it might limit or even prevent wrongful imprisonment.
DeleteI agree :)
DeleteI definitely agree with you on how DNA is hard to fake! I really like your paragraph.
DeleteIt is rapidly becoming more common that people use websites such as Ancestry, Family tree, DNA tests, ect. to find out unknown family, ethnicities, risks for diseases, and where your family comes from. The only thing people don’t consider is what is being done with all their information and genetic testing. When it comes to things such as crimes and murders the FBI searches where to find suspects and possible people guilty which is why they decided to combined with these websites and in return they were sent all of the DNA databases. This DNA is not always reliable though, it is leading to other family members with possibly a similar fingerprint and or DNA sample. I think that this could lead to something very bad and is not a good idea. When people send in innocent DNA tests to find out the unknown they don’t think that their DNA would be shared with the FBI. Although I’m sure some websites make you sign consent, I’m sure there are others where there is a terms and policy page but like most people they just press agree and move on without reading. Finding out your historical background, family in other places, ethnicities, and other unknown things is interesting and is super surreal but the risks behind these DNA tests are very high and with these tests your profile is forever in a system that could be used against you or in some cases in your favor.
ReplyDeleteNice summary.
DeleteI agree, its our personal info and waivers could help people realize that.
DeleteGreat paragraph! I agree that DNA tests should describe more clearly where the genetic information is going.
DeleteWell said
DeleteThat's pretty rad, but what do you mean by "DNA tests are very high"
DeleteI really like your paragraph. It shows how storing DNA isn't always a good idea and can actually lead to bad outcomes for innocent people.
DeleteFamily Tree DNA is starting to share the information they are receiving with the FBI. The FBI is using the information collected to help them solve criminal cases. A lot of cases have been solved from being able to use Family Tree DNA’s database. People are enraged that the information they have given to the company is being given away without their consent. To me, it seems like an invasion of privacy for the company to be giving their information to other sources. If they want to be doing that it should be told to the customer before they buy the product so they can make a decision on whether or not they want to. I would love to take a DNA test to see my ancestry because I don’t know much. It doesn’t interest me to learn about future health conditions or potentially deadly genetic conditions.
ReplyDeleteNice summary
DeleteI agree with how the Family Tree Company should have made sure to have the consent of the people's DNA they are sharing.
DeleteGenetics have come a long way a will go much further, less than 100 years after DNA was discovered companies have been able to test people's DNA and see into their past family tree, find future disease that you can have, and find out which medicine is better for you than others. Now that we can distinguish people by their DNA the FBI have used DNA to help solve crimes, the only problem with this is that if someone is not in the system already they cannot identify the which person the DNA belongs to. The FBI is now trying to widen their system by using the DNA that is sent to be tested by the DNA companies from everyday people that use the company to find out their heritage. If you commit a crime and think Im so smart my DNA isn't in the system, well watch it because even if your DNA is not in the system if one of your family members is the FBI can get closer to finding you because they know which family to look at. Although some are skeptical the FBI has already solved one rape case that has been going on for 20 years. Me personally I believe that the FBI should not be able to acquire this personal information unless the person who it belongs to signs a waiver and they understand what they are doing. I would like to see my family tree but I would not want it shared with the FBI because it is my personal information.
ReplyDeletegood summary
DeleteI agree, it's against are rights as Americans to have that happening behind our backs.
DeleteThis article is about how law enforcement has been able to patch in to consumer DNA testing companies to solve crimes. I think it’s not right to provide law enforcement access, especially without disclosing it in your terms and conditions. It doesn’t seem like people hadn’t signed waivers, so the FBI accessed personal info without the consumers’ consents. I would like to do one of these tests, but not at this time because of the predicament. I would like for law enforcement access to be restricted or for it access to be well-known by the consumers what their private information might be used for, especially in this day and age. It is a violation of our rights to keep it from us.
ReplyDeleteI agree with that
DeleteAgreed, why should DNA be distributed without are permission, and why is this legal?
DeleteThe article “ A consumer DNA testing company has given the FBI access to its two million profiles” explains how Family tree DNA, a genetic testing company, is giving the FBI access to their files. I think that it is only ok for them to provide access if the people are informed ahead of time where their DNA is going. I believe that people should be given a waiver to sign so that it is clear that they understand what is being done with their DNA. The FBI having access would be very helpful to solving cases, but I think it is only ethical if people are informed of it. I have taken a DNA profile test and found it very interesting to see where my ancestors came from and a couple of famous relatives. My DNA test did not include information about future health conditions but I wish it did. I think it would be helpful to see what I am prone to get and use it to help me watch my lifestyle choices.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I think that people need to be told what is happening with their DNA and who has access to that information.
DeleteI don't think Family Tree is in necessarily the wrong. If they state how your DNA may be used and/or have you sign a waver or contract then in my opinion they've done nothing wrong and the customers complaining may be the ones in the wrong. I would like to take a DNA test to know possibilities in the future of my health because some things can be possibly prevented. I would also like to know my ancestry and background because currently I'm very spotty with it and it's something that has actually interested me for a while.
ReplyDeleteI like your reasoning for the opposite point of view.
DeleteIn theory, DNA should be private information just like photos or documents. This is rarely the case however, as the first DNA company has already disclosed the fact that they leak the DNA samples,against the customers will. This is entirely a privacy violation, as the users were never informed about the use of their information, even in a 10 page legal document like most things do. DNA scanning is very viable to find out health issues, ancestry, muscle structure, and even which foods are best for you, but this simple privacy issue makes some users hesitant to do these potentially life saving tests. Overall, this is a huge moral, privacy, and ethical violation; the companies should be legally required to disclose how the company will use the information the customers provide.
ReplyDeleteI like how you started off with saying how DNA should be private like photos or documents. I want to know, would you want to do a DNA profile like this?
DeleteThis article was really interesting. It talked about how the police and crime solvers are now able to access genetic info through companies like Family Tree DNA to find a possible suspect. I never really thought about what they do with that genetic info after they send it to you. I think it is okay that companies like Family Tree use genetic information to solve crime cases as long as it is only for that purpose and the customer is aware that they could be put into this database. I think it might even be a good thing as proved by these examples to solve crime cases when the suspects finger print is not registered. People should also have read the terms and conditions before sending off something so personal like DNA. I think I would still send off my DNA to know my genetic background but it is good to know that it can be used to solve crime cases. However, I don’t think I would want to know future diseases or other conditions I am at risk of because that would scare me and I don’t want to be freaked out about something that I don’t know for sure I will have and can’t do anything about.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your opinion. Nice summary!
DeleteGood thinking, I agree people should look deeper into where they are sending their DNA to before they agree to just send it away. Well said!
DeleteThis article explains how law enforcement might go about using DNA in catching criminals, this DNA would come from websites such as Family tree. Though I think this is an efficient way of catching criminals, it is wrong to not share to the customer their DNA will be spread further than the website itself. I think this lack of trust that has been established between the customer and website is unhealthy. I believe a happy medium would be (as i'm sure most are) to have the customer in the know of where their DNA is going to be, and in who's hands they will be in. This way we could still use this resource to catch criminals and maintain the trust we desperately need to succeed.
ReplyDeleteYes, the extreme lack of trust has been shown and could potentially make buyers stop or others not to try it out.
DeleteThis article talks about how FBI was given the accesses of DNA testing company without the consent of the customers. I think this wouldn't be a problem if there was some type of statement explaining that the FBI would have accesses to your personal information. Although it is solving crimes, without any permission, it isn't right to give away other peoples information like that but if there was some type of saying that their information can be used in that type of way then there isn't much that they can do. I think it would be interesting to do a DNA profile to know about my more information about my ancestors but I don't know if I would want to know about my deadly genetic conditions. I would be too scared for the rest of my life if I knew I was going to die. I would rather know which ancestor gave me my dimples or where they lived instead of something scary like that.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your ideas on privacy!
DeleteI agree with the fact that it would be scary to know if you were going to die and why you would die.
DeleteWhat you said about people skipping the terms and agreement page is interesting. I wonder if they purposely make it longer so that people won't read it and will just take the test without knowing their info will be stored.
ReplyDeleteThats very plausible, and probably will be employed in the future as laws are passed for this.
DeleteIn the article, it is shared that a large consumer DNA testing company has allowed access to about two million profiles. Why you might ask? The FBI was able to compare forensic samples of DNA to the criminal they were trying to catch. I feel like it definitely helps the FBI because then you have it easy on catching a criminal, but then again, about two million, probably more, peoples privacy has been undergone, and taken away. I also am not sure that there was some sort of waiver to sign before giving all of your personal information to a company. I would definitely want to do a DNA profile, I think that would be very interesting. I would not want to know about health conditions though, probably because its just scary to have someone basically tell you when you will die. In all, I think DNA tests are very cool, because then I could see information about my family that I did not know before.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree, I would want to get testing but not on medical conditions.
DeleteI believe that to an extent people should know the risk of DNA testing and how it can be used against them. I feel as though it is right for Family tree to send their data base, only if customer are notified and have signed a contract. I don’t think that people signed a waiver due to that maybe turning off customers and causing them to not buy DNA kits. I would want to do a DNA profile. I would want to be able to know more about my ancestors, health conditions, as well as the genetic problems that could arise.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the family should know where their DNA is going.
DeleteDNA has come a long way from its initial discovery in the early 1950's, as today the common person can purchase a DNA sampling kit that can display Family heritage and possible genetic diseases that may come for someone later in life. This Article shows how the information, given to the companies by trusting customers, can be manipulated to catch people who have done wrong against the face of law. In the rare case that criminals cannot be caught using standard methods, federal agencies have ,as of late, resorted to using DNA found at the crime scene and the databases of large companies that offer the service of revealing the intricacies of your DNA. I think that people should have the right to agree to let their information be looked at when they purchase the kit or choose an option that enables them to have a part in a government search or not. Otherwise I think this newfound method of looking for dangerous people should be welcomed as effective.
ReplyDeleteGood job! I really liked this paragraph. It's cool how you started it with showing the progress of DNA.
DeleteNice paragraph Jaiden :) I really liked how you worded and described some things and I liked the way you said that you think this is a good effective way to find criminals, as long as people have the choice of if they will allow their information to be looked at.
DeleteThe article is about how the FBI has recently turned to Family Tree DNA to create genetic profiles and solve cases and crimes. So far over 20 cases have been solved by doing this. They say that even by getting a second cousin's DNA they could find the criminal and solve the case. Many users are angry about the FBI making genetic profiles for them as they say it's an invasion of privacy although the FBI only gets the information that they already share like their name, initials, email, and pictures. I do think that it's an invasion of privacy since they most likely didn't know that their DNA was going to go to the FBI so they could make a genetic profile for them. I DO however think that it IS ethically right that they are sharing the DNA with the FBI since they are using it to solve crimes and get criminals off the streets. I would not want to do a DNA test because I would be too nervous about what it might tell me about any health related problems I might have or get later.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good way of putting it. Great job.
DeleteThis article talks about how the FBI can solve cases and catch criminals with the DNA samples that their relatives may have given to a DNA test. Some customers are very unhappy with their DNA being shared with the FBI. They were never informed while taking the test that their samples would be shared and they aren't very pleased with not getting told. I feel like it's very beneficial for the FBI to be getting the samples if it helps with catching criminals, but I also think that it was an invasion to the customers that didn't give their consent for their information to be shared. I feel like they shouldn't use the users that already gave their samples because they didn't know that their DNA was going to be shared with the FBI. Now, I think they should put a label on the box or test that tells the customers that their information could be shared if needed, so they know what's going to happen to their DNA samples.
ReplyDeleteIn the short article “A consumer DNA testing company has given the FBI access to its two million profiles” by The Download, the article was about how users of ancestry, genetics, and DNA kits are now having their DNA uploaded in the FBI database with permission from companies like Family Tree. Although this data/DNA sharing may not be ethical, I don't have a problem with the FBI obtaining information for their database. I believe this because if someone committed a large crime where DNA is required, I would much rather have the authorities be able to catch a criminal than not. Even with knowing that the FBI would get my DNA, I think that doing a DNA test would be very cool. Knowing about your ancestors and health risks are amazing advantages in getting your DNA checked. Lastly, because the FBI is obtaining your DNA I believe that companies should let you know when you buy their product.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree!
DeleteI agree, if the FBI catches the criminal it is totally worth it!
DeleteGreat Idea
DeleteRecently family tree DNA has started to allow the FBI access to their databases. This is to allow them to be able to better solve crimes and identify criminals. Already there have been 22 samples uploaded by the law enforcement. This is a efficient means to solve crimes as a criminal is likely to have at least a second cousin have sent in their DNA. The issue is that although there are benefits to the access of the data it is to some a grave infringement of privacy. Especially when users found out through the media. In my personal opinion I think that if users were previously made aware of the fact that their DNA was going to be accessible to law enforcement then it would be acceptable. It becomes a issue of privacy when people’s genetic is used without their consent. I cannot in the near future seeing me send my DNA off as my family already has kept a fairly thorough record so I know my ancestry. I would not want to go through life with a looming shadow of a sickness I’m destined to get so that wouldn’t be a reason for me to send off my DNA.
ReplyDeleteWell put! And I completely agree with your reasoning on why you don't see yourself doing this anytime soon.
DeleteGreat article! I totally agree with you, it is definitely an invasion of privacy.
DeleteExceptional wording. Nice job
DeleteThe article talks about how the FBI is now able to access DNA profiles by using databases like Family Tree DNA, they do this to help solve crime cases where they are unable to find the suspect. Even if the suspect has never sent their DNA sample to a database, there is a likelihood that someone within their family has. This form of tracking a criminal has succeeded in some cases. However, the issue with this is that customers are not aware of databases providing law enforcement agencies their DNA samples, and are angry because perhaps with knowing this information they would have not sent their information to the database. In my opinion, I believe that it is not right for databases to do this without assuring that customers have the knowledge to what exactly they do with their information. I think that many customers were not aware and did not sign a waiver for their consent to this. If databases were to have customers sign a waiver prior to them sending their kit, I would then believe that their actions were okay since they are helping find a criminal. For me, I am very interested to see what my DNA profile looks like, but I would have to research more about what exactly happens with my profile.
ReplyDeleteYes, a waiver would be a good idea for when you send it in so then the people that don't know about this are aware.
DeleteI thought this article was very interesting and cool on how the FBI has achieved so much over the past months and is now using DNA to search down different people. The FBI has found a new and more accurate way of solving different crimes and cases at a much faster rate which is helping the FBI and many people. In my opinion though, I feel as though the people doing these DNA tests should have a choice before doing it that allows them to keep their DNA private. People could take the FBI using their DNA as invading their privacy which could lead to problems in the future. All in all though, I think what the FBI is doing with the DNA is helping solve many crimes and making this country a safer place, but it also could lead to many problems.
ReplyDeleteAs I’ve heard opinions from others, and taken into account my own ideas, I’ve come to the conclusion that many are against this idea of genetically modifying DNA. I’ve talked to people, and one of the most common opinions is that people like surprises. In my opinion, I would not use this if I was given the option to decide things like hair or eye color. In my opinion, it should be up to the child whether they want to be athletic or smart or hardworking, etc. On the other hand, I think this is great if it is potentially life saving and in criminal situations. Even though I think this, others disagree and are becoming angry when they learn that the FBI has full rights to look at and search through the history and although it is very controversial in the sense that it’s messing with mortality, it could help a lot of people survive deadly genes that were previously impossible to remove. Based on the all of of this information that the article is providing, I would say that if you are angry about government officials and people of a high power being able to see this data, then you shouldn’t do the tests, or just stay out of trouble with the law.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate your insight on this topic as it can be debated both ways. In this situation, I believe the cons outweigh the pros. Genetically modifying DNA in ways such as cloning would cause unprecedented conflict. I believe that things were created to be as they currently exist for a reason, not by chance.
DeleteThe connections to real life are great.
DeleteAfter reading the article, “A consumer DNA testing company has given the FBI access to its two million profiles” by The Download which explains the benefits and consequences of using the family tree DNA testing. The article also explains how the FBI has been able to solve cases based on the information that you give when taking the test. I feel like the DNA testing company should have included in a wavier that your DNA will be used by the FBI because I don't think it is fair to the people who gave up their information without knowing that it was safe and protected privately. I would want to do a DNA profile because I feel like there is so much more I could learn about my family history if I did it. Also I would do the DNA profile to learn about future conditions that might occur so that I will be prepared and can maybe find a way to stop it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about both the fact that people should have to sign a waiver and also that I would want to do a DNA test to learn more about myself :)
DeleteThat's a really good and clear explanation. Great Job!
DeleteAs DNA testing is becoming increasing popular, so are the DNA testing companies' databases. The information of these companies' consumers has been being disclosed to the FBI in order to possibly genetically identify criminals and their relations. This is much more efficient than other methods, such as finger-printing, which can be inaccurate. In my opinion, I feel it's ok that this data is being shared with the FBI, because it's for a good reason. But I also think that the consumer should be informed that he/she is going to have their personal information on file and that it won't be kept private. My parents did a DNA kit for my little brother and I don't think they had to give their consent about the data being shared. I would want to try a DNA test because it seems really fascinating to me and I would be curious to see the results.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree, I think the person should be informed that their information is being shared.
DeleteI like how you started your paragraph with good background information.
Deleten the article, it is explained that the company Family TreeDNA has begun sharing the DNA in their database with the FBI in order to help in solving crimes. This is most definitely helping, but causing an outrage among the customers as they were unaware that their DNA was being used for these purposes. I believe that the company is perfectly allowed to share their database with the FBI because the info that they have is extremely useful. If the customers who purchased the kit are aware of the chance that their DNA will be used in this type of investigation and signs a waiver stated that they do understand this then it is okay. I do understand that in a way there is a lack of privacy in this, but in the company’s defense if there is a warning then there is no reason that people should be outraged.
ReplyDeleteAfter Reading the article, I learned that DNA testing companies are giving the FBI access to hundreds of millions of their accounts so they have so many more people on file and be able to solve Rape and other crime mysteries. I feel that this is something really cool to make the whole a better place but I think that's it kinda odd that they did it without anyone's permission. I would feel they should have make everyone signed a waiver first when they got the test. I feel I would want to do the ancestors test and learn about my genes. I recently read an article about my green eye gene and how only 3% of humans have it and some doesn't even show until they grow up. So I think it would be cool to Learn about more genes like that.
ReplyDeleteNice summary!
DeleteYou had a very detailed summary and I like how you explained how the FBI impacts the people.
DeleteThe article was about how The Family Tree was giving their information to the FBI. The FBI was then using this information to match the DNA to suspects and DNA found in crime scene's. I don't think that it is necessary for people buying this product to sign a waiver because the only people who are directly affected are criminals who deserve to be caught. The information from the Family Tree allowed the FBI to lock up many bad people who did many bad things. I think it would be very interesting to take a DNA test and see where my ancestors are from and also learn about some future diseases that I am at a high risk of getting. It would provide me a chance to maybe change my life style to prevent those diseases.
ReplyDeleteFamily Tree DNA has started allowing the FBI access to their files on people who have done DNA tests recently. It’s cool how DNA can be used to try to find criminals, and 22 cases related to this have happened so far. In my opinion, it can be very useful and helpful, but I don’t think it’s right to just share info about peoples DNA without asking, that’s a serious violation of privacy. I guess it might be acceptable if people who have done these things signed a paper saying that they can share the info with the FBI, but it was probably in the fine print of some massive packet of policies and rules which everyone knows most people don’t read so it’s also not ok. I personally wouldn’t really want to do a DNA test. It might be kinda cool to know all about my ancestors and where they came from and diseases I’m at higher risk for, but at the same time it won’t change anything and I’ll just be worrying about the diseases I could get all the time and I’d rather keep my DNA as safe and private as possible. Plus it probably costs a ton of extra money to know all the actually useful things.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your opinion about how it may be cool but at the same time I don't want to give someone my DNA for the sake of just knowing more.
DeleteYeah, I think that this should be used with consent from the customer
DeleteAfter reading this article, I found it really interesting and fascinating how much easier it became for investigators and the FBI to solve cases using the DNA sent in from people to websites like Family Tree DNA. I feel like what their doing isn’t tight, but it is helping by putting criminals in jail. Sometimes there’s a couple of problems to every solution. I do feel that people should sign a waiver if they want to so they at least know ahead of time instead of finding out, like we just did, on the news. Even after finding out about this, I think I would still want to get a kit and see my ancestry because of the fascinating things you might discover. Learning more about my ancestry now has become easier because of these databases like Family Tree DNA.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree I think that they should sign something.
DeleteI would also send in my DNA.
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ReplyDeleteI read about the fact that some DNA testing companies are giving the FBI access to their files of people’s informaiton. This is bringing different opinions and is causing some people to get upset. Some people see this as an invasion of privacy as they didn’t agree on something like this. In my opinion I think that they have the right to give the FBI their information because they are only doing it to help out. If you did the crime you should know that there are concequences. I don’t think I would do a DNA profile because it just doesn’t interest me and I don’t think I’d be okay with giving up some of my DNA. I think that if I really wanted to know things about my health, I would ask my doctor and not something I don’t personally know.
After reading this article, I never want to send my information to a company like that. I have always wanted to learn about my ancestors but if it means all of personal information is going to be sent to more people then no thanks. I don't believe that this is ethical. People are trusting that their information won't be shared and the'll be able to learn about their family,but that's not true anymore. I wouldn't feel comfortable sending all of my personal info in like that.
ReplyDeleteThis article explains how Family Tree, a DNA testing company forks over information to the FBI regarding individual’s DNA data. In my opinion, since users did not agree to the transferring of their information to the FBI, Family Tree should not send them that data. They took the test with the understanding that their results are personal, and Family Tree had no right to hand over that data. If they want to agree in the future to their DNA being shared with the FBI, then Family Tree could do that, but only if the user agreed. While it could possibly lead to answers for unsolved crimes, I believe it is a breach of privacy for the millions people who did not agree for their information to be shared.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Great paragraph Chaz!
DeleteFamily Tree DNA is giving away DNA files to other companies. The FBI is using these files to help them figure out cases. I think that it's wrong of them to give away their customers personal information. Then again if it's helping capture criminals then it's at least for a good cause. Overall, I think that it is kind of wrong for them to give away information like that. I would not get a DNA test because I wouldn't be able to trust that they would respect my privacy and not give it away.
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DeleteFamily Tree DNA is allowing the FBI to use their data to catch criminals. Some users are upset, but they shouldn't be because the FBI is only using the information that has already been shared. With this ability to track people, the FBI has already solved a case, with more to come. I think it is okay that Family Tree DNA is allowing the FBI to use their database. It isn't harming you, unless your the criminal. When people send away their DNA in the kit, they should have to sign a waver. With the permission to allow you to share the information, there should be no problems. If I was given the chance to send in my DNA I would. To me it is really interesting to learn about your ancestors and where they came from. If I was the ancestor I would want my family to learn about me.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article, I learned that the FBI was taking data from websites that people submitted their fingerprints to find out their ancestry. I feel like this is a violation of people's privacy because they are just trying to find out information about their family and the FBI is documenting things such as their finger prints that they shouldn't have to share.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this article I can see both sides on why this should either be allowed or not. The FBI accessing peoples DNA through ancestry websites is an invasion of someones privacy and I can see how people would be up in arms about it, but on the contrary I can see how this is a useful tool for the FBI and I think that if you are not committing any crimes than you should have nothing to worry about because the FBI is only using the DNA to track criminals.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article I would agree with both sides of this argument. First, it helps the FBI catch criminals that are on the run. But the contradiction is that, the FBI is accessing peoples personal information then. Though, I do agree that the FBI should be allowed to have access to this information as it will help them a lot. Many people that have used the DNA test that are angry because they weren't notified before the test that the FBI would have access to their info.
ReplyDeleteI think that its good to allow the government to track down criminals, because the government has constant access to literally everything about us from the day we are born whether you like it or not, so being able to use you information to solve a crime is a good thing. People act as though our own government have no right to know what our DNA profile is, but they know your address social security number credit card number debit card number and everything else.
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