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Titel: "Ulven kommer" - igen
Indlæg af: Karsten Damén Dato 04 Feb 2019 - 09:48
https://www.sciencealert.com/this-genetic-testing-company-has-given-fbi-access-to-dna-data (https://www.sciencealert.com/this-genetic-testing-company-has-given-fbi-access-to-dna-data)
Den oprindelige kilde synes at være BuzzFeedNews - et medie som ikke er kendt for at være specielt troværdigt.

Citat fra artiklen:

CitatFamily Tree DNA, a major consumer genetic testing company, gave the FBI access to its massive DNA database.

Og det er så usandt - igen.

Det har foranlediget FTDNA til at udsende en besked til brugerne:

Uddrag:

CitatDear Customers:

I am writing to address the news that our Gene-by-Gene laboratory, which processes genetic tests for several commercial clients in addition to all of the FamilyTreeDNA tests, has processed a handful of DNA samples for cold cases from the F.B.I. In many cases, the news reports contained false or misleading information.

Let me start with this categorical statement:

LAW ENFORCEMENT DOES NOT HAVE OPEN ACCESS TO THE FTDNA DATABASE.

They cannot search or "dig through" FTDNA profiles any more than an ordinary user can.   As with all other genetic genealogy services, law enforcement must provide valid legal process, such as a subpoena or search warrant to receive any information beyond that which any other user can access.


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