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[quote=Anonymous]Please be careful with your DNA information.  Once the information is out there, you cannot take it back.

From the terms of service for 23andMe:

[b]Genetic Information you share with others could be used against your interests. [/b]You should be careful about sharing your Genetic Information with others. [b]Currently, very few businesses or insurance companies request genetic information, but this could change in the future.[/b] While the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was signed into law in the United States in 2008, its protection against discrimination by employers and health insurance companies for employment and coverage issues has not been clearly established. In addition, GINA does not cover life or disability insurance providers. Some, but not all, states and other jurisdictions have laws that protect individuals with regard to their Genetic Information. You may want to consult a lawyer to understand the extent of legal protection of your Genetic Information before you share it with anybody.

[b]Furthermore, Genetic Information that you choose to share with your physician or other health care provider may become part of your medical record and through that route be accessible to other health care providers and/or insurance companies in the future. Genetic Information that you share with family, friends or employers may be used against your interests.[/b] [b]Even if you share Genetic Information that has no or limited meaning today, that information could have greater meaning in the future as new discoveries are made.[/b] If you are asked by an insurance company whether you have learned Genetic Information about health conditions and you do not disclose this to them, this may be considered to be fraud.[/quote]

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