A Department of Defense memo warns U.S. military members about the privacy risks of home DNA kits.
The memo provides little details on how genetic profiles could endanger security, other than noting that potential “inaccuracies” in health information could pose a risk to military personnel, who are required to report medical issues. Most of the health reports provided by DNA companies typically pertain to medical risks, though, such as a predisposition to cancer, rather than diagnosing a condition.
Check It Out: Pentagon Warns Military Not to Use Home DNA Kits
