Privacy, DNA, and Genealogy: Handling the Double-Edged Sword
Summary Details
Length: 60 minutes
Summary: Has your concern for privacy prevented you or a family member for taking a DNA test? What about sharing your genealogy research data online with practical strangers (even though you might be related)? Especially as personal DNA testing increases in popularity, and with increased media attention about cold cases solved using DNA data and the use of genealogy databases, today’s genealogist needs to stay on top of the latest information concerning privacy. We’ll review the current status of privacy practices by the five major DNA test kit vendors, current laws and regulations, the role of law enforcement, and what we might expect to see related to privacy in the future.
Audience Level: Beginner.
Requirements: Projection for computer on large screen; internet connection.
Content: 4 pages.
Outline
- Is Privacy Hurting Us or Helping Us in Genealogy and Family History?
- Current Laws and Regulations: US and Worldwide
- What Does the Future Hold for Privacy and Genealogy?
- Best Privacy Practices for Genealogy and DNA
- Resource List
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