Re:Do you have a cold or flu? Spit and help Scanadu
by dalke on Saturday January 11, 2014 @05:55PM
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> What is to prevent someone from dumpster diving to collect dna?
In general? Nothing. The only prohibitions I know of are the ones I mentioned (related to scientific research), plus some prohibitions related to the use of DNA to affect insurance or employment.
I can't easily predict what the future might bring. Science fiction stories have postulated that a police officer might use some sort of sequencing device to vacuum a place to see who was there recently. To be countered by someone releasing dust/cells picked up from public transport seats.
My guess though is that it will be acceptable. Just like state camera surveillance is acceptable.
In general? Nothing. The only prohibitions I know of are the ones I mentioned (related to scientific research), plus some prohibitions related to the use of DNA to affect insurance or employment.
I can't easily predict what the future might bring. Science fiction stories have postulated that a police officer might use some sort of sequencing device to vacuum a place to see who was there recently. To be countered by someone releasing dust/cells picked up from public transport seats.
My guess though is that it will be acceptable. Just like state camera surveillance is acceptable.