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==Ethics== | ==Ethics== | ||
===Law enforcement=== | ===Law enforcement=== | ||
Only 2 DNA entities currently allow use by law enforcement: [https://www.familytreedna.com/my/ FamilyTree DNA] and [https://www.gedmatch.com/login1.php GedMatch]. However, both of these websites give the user the option to opt-out of law enforcement matching. This means you are still completely able to use their DNA matching and other tools without law enforcement access if you desire. <br><br> | Only 2 major DNA entities currently allow use by law enforcement: [https://www.familytreedna.com/my/ FamilyTree DNA] and [https://www.gedmatch.com/login1.php GedMatch]. However, both of these websites give the user the option to opt-out of law enforcement matching. This means you are still completely able to use their DNA matching and other tools without law enforcement access if you desire. <br><br> | ||
If you are opted-in to law enforcement matching on either site, law enforcement will only see the same information that any other of your DNA matches can see. Law enforcement will also only see that information if you are a DNA match to their kit.<br><br> | If you are opted-in to law enforcement matching on either site, law enforcement will only see the same information that any other of your DNA matches can see. Law enforcement will also only see that information if you are a DNA match to their kit.<br><br> | ||
For more details about law enforcement involvement on these two websites, see the terms of service for [https://www.gedmatch.com/tos.htm GedMatch] and [https://www.familytreedna.com/legal/law-enforcement-guide FamilyTree DNA]. | For more details about law enforcement involvement on these two websites, see the terms of service for [https://www.gedmatch.com/tos.htm GedMatch] and [https://www.familytreedna.com/legal/law-enforcement-guide FamilyTree DNA]. | ||
===Discovering biological parents=== | ===Discovering biological parents=== | ||
Finding biological parents for adoptees (or others) can be beneficial, as it can open the door to knowledge about one's medical family history and other relationships. Though this can certainly be a positive family reunion, it may not be the case for every testee. Locating one's biological parents never has a guaranteed positive outcome for either the child or the parent(s). "Everyone has a right to know about their biological family. But no one has a right to a relationship."<ref>Southard, Diahan. ''Your DNA Guide: The Book'', Your DNA Guide: 2020, page 30.</ref> If you desire a relationship with a DNA match (including newly-discovered parents) but the match does not reciprocate that desire, do not continue to pester or push them into contact with you. This has the potential to burn bridges and create negative feelings.<br><br> | Finding biological parents for adoptees (or others) can be beneficial, as it can open the door to knowledge about one's medical family history and other relationships. Though this can certainly be a positive family reunion, it may not be the case for every testee. Locating one's biological parents never has a guaranteed positive outcome for either the child or the parent(s). "Everyone has a right to know about their biological family. But no one has a right to a relationship."<ref>Southard, Diahan. ''Your DNA Guide: The Book'', Your DNA Guide: 2020, page 30.</ref> If you desire a relationship with a DNA match (including newly-discovered parents) but the match does not reciprocate that desire, do not continue to pester or push them into contact with you. This has the potential to burn bridges and create negative feelings.<br><br> | ||