Document Type
Comment
Abstract
The use of forensic genealogy to solve criminal cases is likely to increase in the coming years, especially given its success in solving cold cases. While its potential for good is impressive, there are also legitimate ethical concerns that need to be addressed. As society sees an increase in the use of forensic genealogy and DTC databases in criminal investigations as well as an increase in the media attention it garners, there will be more discussion regarding ethical implications. Legal scholars say that it is only a matter of time before courts weigh in on the privacy of DNA and I predict that in the next few years, we will see an increase in cases and legislation regarding DTC providers and forensic genealogy.
First Page
185
Last Page
208
Recommended Citation
Solana Lund,
Ethical Implications of Forensic Genealogy in Criminal Cases,
13 J. Bus. Entrepreneurship & L.
185
(2020)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/jbel/vol13/iss2/6
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