⚠ Data Sensitivity Tier 1: Genetic Data
Genetic data requires the highest privacy protections - it cannot be changed, reveals information about biological relatives who never consented, and may have implications for employment and insurance. This review focuses on documented policy language with exact citations.
📊 Data Collection Scope
Genetic Information
Living DNA collects your DNA sample and derives genetic data from it:
Biological Information
Living DNA collects biological sex and age information for quality control:
Pseudonymization via Barcode
Living DNA uses barcodes to separate your identity from genetic data:
Research Survey Data
If participating in research, additional information is collected:
👥 Third-Party Sharing
Laboratory Partners
Your DNA sample is processed by third-party laboratories:
Laboratory Locations (US and EU)
Samples may be processed in either the US or EU depending on your location:
Service Providers
Various third parties assist in providing the service:
Partner Sharing (With Consent)
If you purchase through partners, information may be shared:
Law Enforcement Access
Living DNA's policy on law enforcement cooperation:
Business Transfers
Your data may be transferred in corporate transactions:
✓ No Data Sales Policy
Living DNA explicitly states they do not sell customer data:
🕐 Data Retention
Genetic Data Retention
Your genetic data is retained for the duration of your account plus 6 months:
DNA Sample Retention
Your physical DNA sample is retained for 6 months unless you request earlier destruction:
Account Contact Information
Contact information is retained for 7 years after account closure:
Research Data - Indefinite Retention
Research data may be retained indefinitely:
Backup Data Retention
Backup systems may retain data for an additional 6 months beyond stated periods:
☑ User Control and Consent
Right to Erasure (Deletion)
Users can request deletion of their personal information:
Sample Destruction Option
You can request destruction of your DNA sample while keeping your account:
Consent Withdrawal
You can withdraw consent, but prior processing remains lawful:
Marketing Opt-Out
Users can opt out of marketing communications:
Account and Results Deletion
Users can delete their account and genetic results:
🔒 Security Measures
ISO Certifications
Living DNA holds both quality and information security certifications:
Data Encryption
Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest:
Encryption at Rest
Stored data is also encrypted:
Pseudonymization
Personal identifiers are separated from genetic data:
🌎 GDPR Compliance (UK-Based Company)
Lawful Bases for Processing
Living DNA processes data under multiple lawful bases:
Legitimate Interests Balancing
Living DNA acknowledges the need to balance interests:
GDPR Data Subject Rights
Living DNA lists the following GDPR rights:
ICO Complaints
Users can complain to the UK data protection authority:
Data Protection Manager Contact
Living DNA has a dedicated privacy contact:
🔬 Research Participation
Consent-Based Research
Research participation requires your consent:
Research Data Anonymization
Living DNA states they attempt to anonymize research data:
Anonymized Data Creation
Living DNA creates anonymized data by removing identifying information:
👪 Family Matching
Sharing With Genetic Matches
Participating in Family Matching means sharing data with relatives:
International Data Transfers via Family Matching
Your data may be shared with matches outside the EU:
Loss of EU Protections Warning
Living DNA warns that international transfers may reduce protections:
Analysis