07-26-2012, 12:22 PM
(07-25-2012, 11:41 PM)tlynne Wrote: This is kind of a random question but would it be unconstitutional or something if, lets say at birth, it was required to have your dna on file somewhere? I know its a pretty radical idea but if the gov had everyones dna already in a databank... maybe there wouldnt be so many situations such as this where they have dna evidence but no match? Sorry if i sound like an idiot. Just crossed my mind as i was reading tonight.
Yes, that's a terrible invasion of privacy and it violates the constitution. Your DNA is the the blueprint of your physical self and you don't want that in the hands of strangers. Some states have had stealth DNA collection on infants and they were busted and sued. You have no idea what someone in possession of your DNA could be using it for. It can be sold to research and pharmaceutical companies and they can patent YOUR DNA without your knowing. It can be CLONED. Personal information about your DNA, like genetic information can be sold. While it certainly can be helpful in criminal cases, it's a minefield in terms of your right to privacy.