Have you tried one of those genetic genealogy DNA services? Or one that tests your likelihood for developing certain health conditions?
The Federal Trade Commission says there are a few things you should consider first -- starting with privacy.
These services might sound great, but can you trust a company when it promises to keep your sensitive DNA data private? Vitagene, a San Francisco-based DNA testing company, promised consumers that it exceeded industry-standard security practices for maintaining the privacy of people’s sensitive health and genetic information. But the FTC saysIn fact, the FTC says Vitagene used a well-known cloud service provider to store people’s confidential information but didn’t use built-in cloud security measures.
To settle the case, the company will implement a comprehensive security program verified by a third party approved by the FTC.Know that your DNA data is sensitive