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Deep dive: Finding out your genetic history can be as easy as spitting into a test tube.
Since the mid-2000s take take-home DNA kits have become more accessible here in Australia – with participants getting results back within weeks.
But what happens when our genetic information ends up in the wrong hands?
In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Dr Katie Hasson from the Centre for Genetics and Society to explain the dangers of data breaches and what happens when users have their genetic information stolen and sold on the dark web.
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