Not only is there a possibility of data breaches and hacking, law enforcement can also compel them to provide access to their DNA database.
But that’s the other exciting thing — these tests also match you to potential relatives who also got their DNA tested. You can discover long-lost family members, as many other people did. Another factor to consider is the value of surrendering your genetic data to these companies. Not only is there a possibility of data breaches and hacking, law enforcement can also compel them to provide access to their DNA database. Even if you did not take a DNA test, if a close relative did, you can still be easily traced down.