New Way DNA Is Finding Suspects

[rstevens62]

Originally Posted by LillyLillyLilly

I wouldn't have a problem with that either. But it's a slippery slope. Before long, insurance companies will be able to use it to deny coverage or to charge higher premiums for people whose genetic makeup predisposes them to certain diseases. Just like insurance companies use government mandated Social Security Numbers to check credit scores to determine pricing on car insurance.

My SS card has 'NOT TO BE USED FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES' on it. Seems like using the number for credit checks would be a type of identification.

[LillyLillyLilly]

Originally Posted by rstevens62

My SS card has 'NOT TO BE USED FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES' on it. Seems like using the number for credit checks would be a type of identification.

You would think so, but it's allowed for insurance in my state. Some states don't allow insurance companies to base rates on it. I understand having to give it when you want to buy something on credit, but for insurance rates seems out of line.

But it's allowed, and that's the way DNA will go too if government requires everyone to give it and they put it into a database.