Open Source Genetic Database Shuts Down to Protect Users From 'Authoritarian Governments'

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Open Source Genetic Database Shuts Down to Protect Users From 'Authoritarian Governments'

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Privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish · 5 months ago

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"The risk/benefit calculus of providing free & open access to individual genetic data in 2025 is very different compared to 14 years ago."

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