Warning Issued – DNA Samples Being STOLEN?
(FeaturedNews.com) – Representative Jason Crow (R-CO) spoke at the Aspen Security Forum on July 22. He warned participants that Americans should be more careful with their DNA testing records, cautioning that countries like China can obtain the data and tailor biological weapons to kill a specific individual.
Rep. Crow, a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, explained that current regulations and policies governing the actions of DNA testing companies offer little protection to their clients. Yet, these services are incredibly popular with people interested in learning about their ancestry and potential future health risks.
Bio-weapons are being developed that use specific DNA to target and kill individuals through their medical profile, a Democrat member of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee warns. https://t.co/yutlBI78rT
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) July 24, 2022
Crow noted this is a lack of legal protections raises both privacy and security concerns. He also called on legislators to consider passing measures to protect the rights and safety of consumers regarding DNA testing and other sensitive medical procedures.
Rep. Crow’s message mirrors one released by the Department of Defense in December 2019. The Pentagon issued a warning at that time to military members not to use Ancestry DNA testing kits. Officials said using such products could lead to security risks and exploitation of the provided samples.
Breitbart cited Defense Department concerns regarding reported attempts by the Chinese government to obtain biological data on Americans as the basis of the warning in a May 2020 report.
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