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Comment Also collects data of their family members... (Score 1) 357

I feel like the real issue with this system is that "your" DNA isn't really yours in the way a fingerprint is since large parts of it are shared with your family members in a way that other bio-metrics like fingerprints are not. Therefore, this seems like it may be an unconstitutional violation of privacy for those individuals. While teachers, policemen, etc. consent to have this data collected when they apply for those professions, their family has not consented to this data collection. Additionally, unlike the case with say roommates consenting to a police search, sharing DNA with someone is not a voluntary compact and cannot be treated in the same manner.

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