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The DNA of 15 Million People Is For Sale

The 404 Media Podcast

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Genetic Data Privacy in Crisis

This chapter investigates the fallout from the bankruptcy of a major genetic testing company and the subsequent vulnerability of user data. It highlights the ease with which law enforcement can access sensitive genetic information and the ethical concerns arising from the sale of such data amid financial troubles. Through personal anecdotes and broader implications, the discussion emphasizes the unpredictability of data ownership and the future of privacy in the realm of genetic testing.

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