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Old 01-28-2021, 10:13 AM
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Do you have any idea what they do with your DNA sample once you give it to them? All the personal questions asked and the sample of DNA make me wonder what is their end purpose. Buyer beware. There are many companies that are taking DNA for ulterior motives.
I agree! They are collecting personal information and some day your Health Insurance Company may say "We won't insure you because you have a distant relative that suffered from... (say Alztimers) .

Someone told me that they will own your DNA once you give a sample. That scares me.

Here's a place to start reading: LINK (Harvard University)

Genealogy tracing ancestors is quite different if you want to know if you're related to George Washington you don't need DNA. We enjoy "Finding Your Roots" on PBS weekly.

Stay safe.

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