DNA Test Kits

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


Nope. You can call yourself whatever you want if you're worried about privacy. They don't verify anything. All you're paying for is the DNA analysis from the sample you send them, it could be anyone's, they couldn't care less whose it is. They are also very popular gifts, so the person buying it often isn't the person using the kit either.

That's awesome then lol

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by schurchill39
I really want to do this but my geneology is tracked pretty well as is my wifes but it would be neat to see all of the other stuff you can find out.

What was interesting to a couple people I know who got it was they thought their genealogy was tracked pretty well, but it wasn't. Not saying yours isn't, but you might still be surprised.

[bh87]

Thanx for all the responses, I am now thinking its worth it to pay the additional price and get the 23andme kit with the health determination/potential disease check.

[schurchill39]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


What was interesting to a couple people I know who got it was they thought their genealogy was tracked pretty well, but it wasn't. Not saying yours isn't, but you might still be surprised.

Yea I completely agree that that is a possibility. I think I may do it if for nothing but to learn the health aspects of it. I think its super interesting and may pick up a few kits as gifts.

[Mitsu3000gt]

For those wondering, it does take a fairly long time. The kit itself comes very quickly. I sent my kit/sample in on May 23rd. The lab received it this morning, and it says 6-8 weeks for results. I'm looking at late July / early August and that is normal. So if you want the results back by a certain date, or if you want the gift to be the results rather than the kit, you will need to plan ahead

[Mitsu3000gt]

$50 off right now for Father's day.

[Star1995]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
For those wondering, it does take a fairly long time. The kit itself comes very quickly. I sent my kit/sample in on May 23rd. The lab received it this morning, and it says 6-8 weeks for results. I'm looking at late July / early August and that is normal. So if you want the results back by a certain date, or if you want the gift to be the results rather than the kit, you will need to plan ahead

Maybe the test results come from China via Canada Post.

[davidI]

Is it better to have both of your parents take the tests than for you to take it yourself (i.e. more reliable data since it's one generation ahead) if you're after ancestry data?

[ZenOps]

I'd get some gorilla samples and label it as "Rob Anders".

Really, can you trust a system where the Calgary Fertility Clinic itself refuses to mix races?

[tonytiger55]

Has anyone done any genetic testing...?
I was looking at 23 and Me to see ancestry, health stuff out of curiosity.
They have a fathers day discount so its only $174.

Thoughts...?

[JRSC00LUDE]

Paranoia confirmed!

https://www.ajc.com/news/look-dna-te...rtkfKD4N2RrfP/

[revelations]

If the DNA records get attached to a name and DOB, then thats GOING to be sent out to - god knows where - either willingly or unwillingly.

You should only have to give out a random code or numerical value, which they can then reference you with. The moment your ID gets tied to DNA, its game on for big data.

[Xtrema]

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Paranoia confirmed!

https://www.ajc.com/news/look-dna-te...rtkfKD4N2RrfP/

Yup. The funny thing is, it wasn't even his DNA, it's his relative's.

Here's my take. DO NOT SUBMIT ANY DNA to any systems for record until it's life and death.

The health insurance industry is currently trying to get rid of the Genetic Privacy Law via Quebec government's lawsuit against the Feds:

http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/...justin-trudeau
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/geneti...ebec-1.4658432

So this is what's protecting us for now:
https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-to...2_05_d_69_gen/

But the problem with data is that, you can never unknow something. If life/health insurers get a hold of your data and the law is repealed or changed in anyway, you premium and coverage will suffer.

[Ekliptix]

Can you submit the test using a false name?

[rage2]

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Can you submit the test using a false name?

Yes, but they'll have your real name and mailing address anyways when you pay with your credit card.

[Ekliptix]

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Yes, but they'll have your real name and mailing address anyways when you pay with your credit card.

Assuming I am buying this as a gift for someone else, I use my CC any mailing address, there should be no connection between the buyer and the person supplying the DNA. Right?

[sabad66]

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Assuming I am buying this as a gift for someone else, I use my CC any mailing address, there should be no connection between the buyer and the person supplying the DNA. Right?

In theory cops could then go to you and ask you to tell them who you gifted it to, potentially even make you testify under oath.

[revelations]

Sounds like the best approach would be to provide a fake name and fake DOB and then pay with one CC - that could be used for many people.

Heck, I wonder if they accept virtual CCs.

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Sounds like the best approach would be to provide a fake name and fake DOB and then pay with one CC - that could be used for many people.

Heck, I wonder if they accept virtual CCs.

Then they'll track you by your IP address or something stupid. If they really wanted to find you, they probably can unless you go really out of your way, like buy a gift CC in a completely different city, while using multiple anonymizers to purchase and view the results, and using a PO box in yet another city with a broken security camera purchased with another virtual CC to get the kit mailed to you, and picked up while wearing gloves.

Way too much work to figure out if you have some bastard brother out there.

[ExtraSlow]

I have enough brothers that I already consider bastards to want to learn about any more....