But there are two sides to every story. On one hand, giving up your DNA in exchange for some vague story about where you might have come from seems a highly questionable transaction. If you opt-in to allow the consumer genetic-testing companies to share your DNA with third parties (which the overwhelming majority of their customers do), they can profit while putting you at significant risk. On the other hand, consent to share your DNA with pharmaceutical companies, or research efforts by academics and nonprofits, could help lead to cures for diseases down the road. … [Read more...] about 4 ways to stop data pirates from using your personal information
