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[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

This has been around since the '80s, 4 decades. It's not controversial. It saves babies lives, as they are diagnosed with genetic diseases.

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/baby-dna-parental-consent-genetic-records-california-law-newborns/

[-] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago

I’ve been a CA resident for nearly a decade and had no idea about it. And now that I’m aware, I’m furious.

I don’t have a problem with them doing genetic testing for the reasons you mention, but they should absolutely not be allowed to retain the genetic material beyond a reasonable time limit, and under no circumstances should it be legal for them to share it with anyone for any reason. Seems quite controversial to me.

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