For those thinking of doing a DNA test that isn't through a hospital READ THIS!

My sister had a DNA test done for her dog . But for the rest of the family here - we're not going to do it. I don't know the ins and outs of it all, but I sure don't like the idea of anyone owning the rights to my DNA. Who knows what they might do with it down the road!!

Whoa! Thats crazy!

While that can be true IF you submit it to the research testing on those sites, you primarily do own your DNA. You have to agree to let them do research with your DNA. I remember reading the fine print before I submitted mine. You can opt into research programs but you don't get money for it and they do keep your DNA for that. You can stop the research but it gets trickier from there. I would never allow them to use my DNA for that. yes it CAN be true but simply by submitting your test does not mean they now own it that's more so if you opt into that program. I imagine yes with a court order they could use your DNA to bust you for some criminal activity...but to be fair I don't plan on going on any crime sprees. It's a chance you take with anything really. You take chances when you use credit card information online. Like anything you take risks and it's a decision, each person makes for themselves. I mean it's a pretty small risk you take and for me, it's worth it to learn more about where I come from. It really depends on how into genealogy you are too. It's great to find long lost relatives, learn health information, and trace your roots but if you don't care about any of that and just want to learn what percentage of whatever heritage you are it is probably not worth the money. Some people who were adopted and want to know where they come from might find it much more worthwhile. The biggest warning these tests come with is the possibility of learning some sensitive information like a long lost close relative or finding out your parents aren't who you thought they were. Even if there is a possibility they will use your DNA for something you wouldn't want them to it's a relatively small risk you take, it's not likely. I mean we are each allowed our own perogative but what's important is that we all do our own research and make up our own minds with the information given. I do recommend that everyone does their own research and read about the pros and cons of it and take it from there. For me it's worth the risk. Also if you're from Australia I don't recommend you use the health portion if you do decide to risk it I read something where a girl did that and they could use it against her for health insurance. I'm all for taking these tests but not without weighing the possible consequences vs. what I gain by it. I have found it worth it myself but again it depends on the person. For the most part the DNA thing does not present you with any physical harm albeit it is kind of crappy they can make money off of you with your consent but really that's how a lot of things work. That's just my two cents.

Thanks for sharing this information. Good read and very insightful.

I was watching one of those cops shows, maybe 48 hours, I don`t remember the name, they used their families dna results to put this guy in jail for life on a rape or murder charge.He aid he did not do it and that is the connection. The family is suing about the privacy but hell that man is in prison for life, what if he didn`t do it?

I would never voluntarily give a DNA sample to anyone certainly not Ancestry.