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Xaphanos@lemmy.world to Privacy@lemmy.ml · 1 year ago

California can share your baby's DNA sample without permission, but new bill could force state to publicly reveal who they're giving it to

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California can share your baby's DNA sample without permission, but new bill could force state to publicly reveal who they're giving it to

www.cbsnews.com

Xaphanos@lemmy.world to Privacy@lemmy.ml · 1 year ago
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California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
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  • FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io
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    Well that’s pretty fucked up, glad I don’t live in California (for lots of reasons).

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    True privacy is impossible at this point. Born into the system, molded by it…

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      Preventing the collection of data by the state may be impossible, but they should be accountable for who has it, who it’s given to, and they should need to go through proper due process to use it against you in any kind of official proceeding.

      It might be impossible to get everyone out of the databases, but we can at least force warrant requirements and the like.

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        It’s not even close to impossible. It is very possible to end the collection of private data. We just need a law that makes it illegal. Unfortunately the people who make the laws are the ones who want to install cameras in your bathroom so they can watch you poop.

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          What a time to be alive…

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      Born into the matrix

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        Except you can not escape

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          That’s what you think.

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            You still can not escape. They track you after death. Just look:

            1000002233

            I’m sorry, I just miss the chaos of reddit

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      That’s really horrible to think about

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    Fuck this system.

  • ᴅᴜᴋᴇᴛʜᴏʀɪᴏɴ@lemmy.world
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    Hmm… Wonder if it’ll be easier to chip every newborn, or barcode the back of the neck?

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      I think that obedience collars would be great for reducing crime.

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