On genomics, kin, and privacy [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/35l]

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Title: On genomics, kin, and privacy [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/35l]
Authors: Amalio Telenti, Erman Ayday, Jean Pierre Hubaux
Source: F1000Research, Vol 3 (2014)
Publisher Information: F1000 Research Ltd, 2014.
Publication Year: 2014
Collection: LCC:Medicine
LCC:Science
Subject Terms: Bioinformatics, Genomics, Science & Medical Policies, Medicine, Science
More Details: The storage of greater numbers of exomes or genomes raises the question of loss of privacy for the individual and for families if genomic data are not properly protected. Access to genome data may result from a personal decision to disclose, or from gaps in protection. In either case, revealing genome data has consequences beyond the individual, as it compromises the privacy of family members. Increasing availability of genome data linked or linkable to metadata through online social networks and services adds one additional layer of complexity to the protection of genome privacy. The field of computer science and information technology offers solutions to secure genomic data so that individuals, medical personnel or researchers can access only the subset of genomic information required for healthcare or dedicated studies.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2046-1402
Relation: http://f1000research.com/articles/3-80/v1; https://doaj.org/toc/2046-1402
DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.3817.1
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/3cce5845a3b2401ca28e599073de29df
Accession Number: edsdoj.3cce5845a3b2401ca28e599073de29df
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:20461402
DOI:10.12688/f1000research.3817.1
Published in:F1000Research
Language:English