A security breach opened up access to a genealogy site’s DNA profiles
Info could've been accessed by anyone, including law enforcement.
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Justice Department sets rules for using genealogy sites to solve crimes
It wants to balance justice with privacy concerns.
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Court convicts murder suspect found through a DNA database
It's believed to be the first case solved through the method that went to trial.
Airbnb's 'heritage travel' section is for exploring 23andMe results
Whether it’s Southern Italy or Senegal, you can connect with your roots.
Family Tree DNA will let customers opt-out of the FBI's genetic data access
The decision follows major privacy backlash.
Police are using ancestry sites to track down more cold case suspects
Investigators are using GEDMatch, the site used to find the Golden State Killer.
DNA is just another way we can’t opt out of data sharing
Your family tree might contain a few bad apples.
Genealogy service's DNA test helps you find your roots
MyHeritage has introduced a gene kit that identifies the ethnic and geographic history of your family.
