Robin-H Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, I1L2T3 said: So, how often does that happen with customers’ DNA? It is very clearly a usage that a customer would not expect, and the legals even make it clear that Ancestry do not consider it the intended use. As I said in my previous post It obviously isn't the intended use, but nobody giving their DNA to Ancestry should be unaware that they could, if compelled by law, provide the information to the police. As quoted, that is clearly stated in their terms and conditions and privacy statement. Their transparency report states how many times it happens. In 2018, they received no valid requests for information related to genetic information of any Ancestry member, and did not disclose any such information to law enforcement. That is also true of 2017, 2016 and 2015.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I1L2T3 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 7 hours ago, Robin-H said: It obviously isn't the intended use, but nobody giving their DNA to Ancestry should be unaware that they could, if compelled by law, provide the information to the police. As quoted, that is clearly stated in their terms and conditions and privacy statement. Their transparency report states how many times it happens. In 2018, they received no valid requests for information related to genetic information of any Ancestry member, and did not disclose any such information to law enforcement. That is also true of 2017, 2016 and 2015.. So it is not routine then. Very dangerous ground if it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terri37 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Hi everyone. I’m looking for some advice. on any experiences you have had in regards ancestry DNA test. I’ve recently done one but still 4 weeks later awaiting results. Am I right in saying if I’m looking for some missing members my dads side including my dad. If There never had a dna done. Thrn I’m unlikely to find them ? Anyone recommend any other dna sites apart from ancestry. Thank you kind regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Bynnol Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Your results can and do take weeks. The ancestry test results will bring up links to individuals who share DNA. Level of certainty will be shown. Other people in that tree may or may not have any DNA link with you. It is not definitive and is only a help tool. It also helps to confirm your own research. Accuracy? Ancestry loves to show Scandinavian, Scottish and Irish heritage in the origin bit( American customers?) when you are definitely not linked to any Gaelic background but have a Celtic ancestry. You must consider the implications of your information being seen by everybody. There is no foolproof way of hiding yourself if you are not experienced. If you can see them, they and thousands of others can see you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 On ancestry you have the option to keep your tree private and you do not have to display your photo either, plus you can use a pseudonym. For full DNA matches they will need to have had their DNA tested too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobster Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Ancestry is a bit vague , gives ancestors as coming from British Isles given we are a hybrid race of allsorts I expected more depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terri37 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Thank you for replying everyone. Got my results today. What nightmare lots 1st second cousins and so on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlangdon12 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Congrats of getting your results. It will take time for them to sink in, so take your time on following up any matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terri37 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) What absolutel nightmare. Hundreds in fact thousands Harrison’s in Sheffield and there links to London USA and beyond.. like looking for needle in haystack 😒..on positive note I’m getting closer. To the mystery. who the daddy is 🤪 I’ve been trying only 35 years. I’ve not given up yet.never been quitter. Thing is with the ancestry it’s ok doing the dna but if the close relative doesn’t then your hitting brick wall again, and looking for that link of relatives whom have given there dna is good but frustrating. I do respect having said that some just simply don’t want the hassle and don’t reply. If that makes sense 🤔anyone on here got any tips or advice they could give me ? I would be grateful Edited September 28, 2019 by terri37 Because I wanted to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terri37 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 On 26/09/2019 at 16:02, tlangdon12 said: Congrats of getting your results. It will take time for them to sink in, so take your time on following up any matches. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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