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[–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 26 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Also, you don't actually need to share your own data to be vulnerable. Some stupid relative sharing their genetic information is enough to have some ideas about you. I'm fortunate that it's hasn't caught on in my home country.

[–] MBM@lemmings.world 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I feel like caring about heritage in this way is a pretty North-American (or maybe immigrant country in general) thing in the first place

[–] Chadus_Maximus@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

My family won't like the fact they're not pure. Best not to kick that hornet's nest.