Direct to DNA Websites: Are they Becoming De Facto Universal Databases?

Authors

Claudia Shannon

Streaming Media

Document Type

Event

Publication Date

1-29-2020

Abstract

Shannon’s research discussed various real-world scenarios in which DNA databases have been utilized to convict criminals, then focused on privacy issues and the Fourth Amendment rights of individuals. Of primary concern to Shannon was whether or not consumers really know what they are agreeing to when using DNA services. Shannon proposed that DNA website services make their user agreements more transparent in their policies and have the courts and legislation make a more definitive stance on where DNA secured by websites falls under the Fourth Amendment.

Additional Information

Recommended Citation

Shannon, Claudia, "Direct to DNA Websites: Are they Becoming De Facto Universal Databases?" (2020). Student Scholar Series. 34.
https://scholarship.law.edu/student_scholar/34