Good information. You are always seeing warning signs on social media about possible misuse. Most seem farfetched, given what your DNA really looks like.
There is a lot of fearmongering on the internet. I can offer reassurance that there are protocols in place but if that is their fear, it's hard to overcome.
@@FamilyHistoryFanatics also, i'm pretty sure that if there were life or health insurance companies that were actually interested in someone's DNA results, then if anything they would actually have that someone take a DNA test for them the same way that police or a court would have. The person applying would actually have to have a doctor or some medical professional present. The person probably would not even be allowed to touch their sample but would instead have to sit there with their mouth open while the professional is wearing gloves and swabbing them. The procedure would probably be photographed and or video recorded. The person would also get fingerprinted and they would have to show multiple forms of identification. It's really doubtful that an insurance company would just hack into an ancestry company and look for someone with the same first and last name (and that's all they'd have to go on since there are no birthdates or other types of identification) then just reach the conclusion that the ancestry results they have found are those of the applicant (again with no hard proof that they are the same person especially since there are no verified DNA samples of the applicant for cross reference), then just deny the applicant coverage or raise premiums against them. You can imagine the lawsuits you'd hear about from people who had never taken any kind of DNA tests before and they are being discriminated against by insurance companies because they just shared the first and last names of other people who had done ancestry tests. This paranoia over insurance companies doing things to people because of ancestry tests is indeed just baseless fearmongering.
Well the genealogy company has access to your entire genome. Even though most test results provide partial profiles, the company itself can sequence the entire profile. Together with the persons basic ID they also have it's a treasure trove many would love to get their hands on. For beneficial research or for less noble causes. Should it ever be combined with say the behavioral profiles the big tech companies build through social media and internet, how high would the temptation be to go 'eugenicist' with it? A study of behavior and genes on a scale never imagined before. These are real concerns. We do not know the consequences of this massive accumulation of personal data yet because it has never happened before. Nothing in history comes even close. The question of safety can't be answered yet. I think it is just a matter of time before merging of biological and behavioral data happens. It's kinda inevitable. What will happen next is an unknown.
I don't think you covered the most important and common concern that most people, including myself, have about the security of their DNA. That would be a company selling it to insurance companies or some other entity. And yes, I know that most reputable DNA services claim they won''t, but they might do it "under the table".
I have talked about police access to the data. Can Ancestry DNA Test Results Be Used By Law Enforcement? czcams.com/video/gPM7qTelfwY/video.html and Your DNA Can Help Law Enforcement czcams.com/video/FiiKfruIvcE/video.html Plus, the databases don't have your full sequence so what good would this be for insurance companies?
LMAO An insurance company, if they were interested in DNA, would not need to buy someone's DNA sample from an ancestry company (if they knew for sure that an applicant had done an ancestry test). The insurance would simply as the applicant to do a DNA test for them as part of the application process.
@@alexandracruz5243 I see, that makes sense, in that case, would they not be able to do so since they already have it? Lets say for example, they have some DNA of a person, the genome of whom, if fully sequenced, could provide them with some kind of benefit or profit, they would have the resources necessary.
I suppose this was somewhat helpful, I guess I wanted to know what the companies are using your DNA for after the test results. Data companies logging it and pharmaceutical companies are studying it... are they not?
I'm not sure what you mean by Data companies logging the results. Many genetic researchers are looking at the anonymized information to improve their knowledge of genetic inheritance of diseases.
This is an excellent video with a lot of good information. As many people probably already know, so much of our information is already "out there," such as social security numbers which can be hacked. There are also subtle ways information about us can be accessed. People can track our spending habits, the television we watch, the movies we see, the books we read, the websites we visit on the internet, etc. This kind of information can tell a lot about people --- probably too much, in the eyes of many. Social media can be problematic for the unwary; people can learn a lot about a person just by what a person puts on platforms like Facebook. Even CZcams uses some kind of algorithms to determine what users want to view. However, with all of this being said, I find that by far and away, the potential nefarious use of our DNA is the greatest and most disturbing intrusion of our privacy.
There is a lot of fearmongering on the internet. There are protocols in place but if that is their fear, it's hard to overcome. If you don't want to take a DNA test for fear that the nefarious uses may result, don't. That's up to you.
For what purpose? The databases don't have your full sequence and it's more time consuming to do anything with rather than the quick wins of credit cards, bank accounts, passwords, etc. If you don't want to take a DNA test for fear that the hackers will get your DNA, don't. That's up to you.
If insurance companies one day wanted your DNA for whatever reason ......they would require you to take a DNA test anyway as part of their application process. It wouldn't matter if you haven't already done a mail order ancestry test. Same as when I joined the military years ago. I had done a DNA test already but they still wanted DNA from a blood sample. So saying you are scared of ancestry companies because of insurance companies is overblown.
Do you need to worry? That's not a question I can answer because that's a health related question. Your DNA from that test is likely not in the commercial DNA databases if that's your concern.
Good information. You are always seeing warning signs on social media about possible misuse. Most seem farfetched, given what your DNA really looks like.
Devon cut out some other parts of the video but you picked up on the general idea
I have a relative worried that is could be used against us in some way - perhaps by health or life insurance companies.
There is a lot of fearmongering on the internet. I can offer reassurance that there are protocols in place but if that is their fear, it's hard to overcome.
@@FamilyHistoryFanatics also, i'm pretty sure that if there were life or health insurance companies that were actually interested in someone's DNA results, then if anything they would actually have that someone take a DNA test for them the same way that police or a court would have.
The person applying would actually have to have a doctor or some medical professional present. The person probably would not even be allowed to touch their sample but would instead have to sit there with their mouth open while the professional is wearing gloves and swabbing them.
The procedure would probably be photographed and or video recorded. The person would also get fingerprinted and they would have to show multiple forms of identification.
It's really doubtful that an insurance company would just hack into an ancestry company and look for someone with the same first and last name (and that's all they'd have to go on since there are no birthdates or other types of identification) then just reach the conclusion that the ancestry results they have found are those of the applicant (again with no hard proof that they are the same person especially since there are no verified DNA samples of the applicant for cross reference), then just deny the applicant coverage or raise premiums against them.
You can imagine the lawsuits you'd hear about from people who had never taken any kind of DNA tests before and they are being discriminated against by insurance companies because they just shared the first and last names of other people who had done ancestry tests.
This paranoia over insurance companies doing things to people because of ancestry tests is indeed just baseless fearmongering.
Well the genealogy company has access to your entire genome. Even though most test results provide partial profiles, the company itself can sequence the entire profile. Together with the persons basic ID they also have it's a treasure trove many would love to get their hands on. For beneficial research or for less noble causes.
Should it ever be combined with say the behavioral profiles the big tech companies build through social media and internet, how high would the temptation be to go 'eugenicist' with it? A study of behavior and genes on a scale never imagined before. These are real concerns. We do not know the consequences of this massive accumulation of personal data yet because it has never happened before. Nothing in history comes even close.
The question of safety can't be answered yet. I think it is just a matter of time before merging of biological and behavioral data happens. It's kinda inevitable. What will happen next is an unknown.
For beneficial research- they can access anonymized information without the hassle of hacking.
I don't think you covered the most important and common concern that most people, including myself, have about the security of their DNA. That would be a company selling it to insurance companies or some other entity. And yes, I know that most reputable DNA services claim they won''t, but they might do it "under the table".
I have talked about police access to the data.
Can Ancestry DNA Test Results Be Used By Law Enforcement? czcams.com/video/gPM7qTelfwY/video.html and
Your DNA Can Help Law Enforcement czcams.com/video/FiiKfruIvcE/video.html
Plus, the databases don't have your full sequence so what good would this be for insurance companies?
LMAO An insurance company, if they were interested in DNA, would not need to buy someone's DNA sample from an ancestry company (if they knew for sure that an applicant had done an ancestry test). The insurance would simply as the applicant to do a DNA test for them as part of the application process.
@@FamilyHistoryFanatics Why would they not have your full sequence? You already mailed them the stuff.
@@biscotti4017 Because the DNA testing companies do not analyse your whole genoma to save costs.
@@alexandracruz5243 I see, that makes sense, in that case, would they not be able to do so since they already have it? Lets say for example, they have some DNA of a person, the genome of whom, if fully sequenced, could provide them with some kind of benefit or profit, they would have the resources necessary.
I suppose this was somewhat helpful, I guess I wanted to know what the companies are using your DNA for after the test results. Data companies logging it and pharmaceutical companies are studying it... are they not?
I'm not sure what you mean by Data companies logging the results. Many genetic researchers are looking at the anonymized information to improve their knowledge of genetic inheritance of diseases.
Some companies have the option where you can delete your data and the say it will be completely whiped from their system in 30 days.
That is true. If you need it.
This is an excellent video with a lot of good information. As many people probably already know, so much of our information is already "out there," such as social security numbers which can be hacked. There are also subtle ways information about us can be accessed. People can track our spending habits, the television we watch, the movies we see, the books we read, the websites we visit on the internet, etc. This kind of information can tell a lot about people --- probably too much, in the eyes of many. Social media can be problematic for the unwary; people can learn a lot about a person just by what a person puts on platforms like Facebook. Even CZcams uses some kind of algorithms to determine what users want to view. However, with all of this being said, I find that by far and away, the potential nefarious use of our DNA is the greatest and most disturbing intrusion of our privacy.
There is a lot of fearmongering on the internet. There are protocols in place but if that is their fear, it's hard to overcome.
If you don't want to take a DNA test for fear that the nefarious uses may result, don't. That's up to you.
My grandparents are from two different Continents. Will a mitochondrial test show my deep ancestry on mother's side?
What about the organ mafia? Is this information useful for them?
What's a hacker going to do with my DNA? That's not a terribly important thing to protect.
For what purpose? The databases don't have your full sequence and it's more time consuming to do anything with rather than the quick wins of credit cards, bank accounts, passwords, etc. If you don't want to take a DNA test for fear that the hackers will get your DNA, don't. That's up to you.
@@FamilyHistoryFanatics Right. That's my point. What's a hacker going to do with my genome?
@@aspieatheist6040of course it's just irrational fearmongering by people who don't understand someone fairly new.
you forget to mention as how insurance company’s may be able to use it against you
You are correct and I released a video that discusses this topic here czcams.com/video/T9Edt6Vew-c/video.html
If insurance companies one day wanted your DNA for whatever reason ......they would require you to take a DNA test anyway as part of their application process.
It wouldn't matter if you haven't already done a mail order ancestry test.
Same as when I joined the military years ago. I had done a DNA test already but they still wanted DNA from a blood sample.
So saying you are scared of ancestry companies because of insurance companies is overblown.
I see no issue in using my DNA to find serial killers..they is crazy that people have an issue with that..makes me wonder about those people
I will respect people's choices and I appreciate your thoughts.
They can do what they want with my DNA its fine.
Okay.
When I was young I took one dna test at the doctor to check if I had some kind of sickness. Do I need to worry?
Yes they are currently making clones of our DNA to link us with different version of ourselves to control the masses.
Do you need to worry? That's not a question I can answer because that's a health related question. Your DNA from that test is likely not in the commercial DNA databases if that's your concern.
@@FamilyHistoryFanaticsthanks for the help 👍