Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should individuals own their DNA?
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Yes, individuals should own their DNA

Proponents of this position hold that a person should have ownership rights over their own genetic data: that because DNA identifies and describes the individual permanently, control over who may hold, read, share or profit from it belongs with the person it came from.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Genetic data identifies a person permanently, so control over it must stay with them
  2. Without a right to say no, people cannot refuse the uses their genome is put to