Would you be happy to be on the DNA database?

[AB Asks]

There have been calls to expand the DNA database to include everyone in the UK, not just criminals. There are already 4 million people's data in it, making it the largest in the world. How do you feel about the idea of having your DNA on record? Would it be a good move to make it compulsory?

[johnlambert]

I havn't got a problem personally, but then I've done wrong (yet)

[paulos66]

No apart from any human rights issues this government hasn't got a great track record with large scale IT contracts

[China Doll]

No. I'd be worried about the selling on of my details.

But I really don't know an awful lot about it.

[legend758duo]

no p`roblem.

as a resident foreigner im on spanish database in madrid.
as is my index finger print from my right hand.
my photo etc.
i have residency and a residents id card.

puts paid to all the "legends on the run "theories eh ?

lambert im with you
oops sgt lambert.

nothing to hide

no worries then

[paulos66]

The logistics and cost of this would be ludicrous

[AB Asks]

for people's reference:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6979138.stm

[wired]

It's a good idea and it wouldn't be too difficult to implement. Babies born in hospital automatically have a blood sample taken to check on something (can't remember what, perhaps dementia?) so it would be a small step from there. Proving innocence can be more difficult than guilt.

[legend758duo]

btw an id card doesnt need a great it database like britain talk about.
my card cost me 6 euros plus 4 euros for photographs
ttt

[Zen]

Unlike the proposed UK ID card which will cost between �100 and �300 !!!
It's not a problem being on the database it's what they will do with the information.They will be selling it to Life Insurance companies,Pharmaceutical and medical research companies and anyone else who is prepared to pay.
A bit like the DVLA database available to any fly by night parking/clamping outfit,despite what they say about data protection.

[weeal]

Its a quick way to catch any criminal who leaves a print thats for sure. Guaranteed he'll be on the file!
I think if youve nothing to hide why hide your DNA, its not your bank details after all and it for the criminals...it could also prove their innocence outright if it wasnt their crime.

[kwicky]

If the human population is 99.9% identical why not discard this portion and store just the 0.1% keeping costs to a minimum with maximum outcomes? I would be quite happy to be on any DNA database.

[Josyjo]

I personally wouldn't have problem with it.

[RATTER15]

Im on there already :-(

[Lucy Thomas]

Nazi Germany held records for every citizen. Then as now, people probably thought, "if I've done nothing wrong, I've got nothing to hide." and happily went along with it.

These records made it all too easy for the Nazis to track down whoever they wanted to.

I'm not saying that our government would go to the lengths that the Nazis did (although I wouldn't put anything past this lot) but I think its better not to let them have our DNA profiles because we will have no control over when and where it is used and by whom.

When testing the water, don't use both feet.

[scirious]

I've just arrived here so "Hello everyone!"
I realise that this is an old topic but, nevertheless it's an
important one.
We in the UK already have more CCTV surveillance per head of population than any other country in the world.
The recording of everyone's DNA profile is fraught with danger!
The concept is reasonable, it's the execution that bothers me.
The likelihood of serious mistakes being made is of great concern. We as a nation seem to accept that bureaucratic bungles are an inevitable part of everyday life here.
If you then throw into the equation the possibility of data corruption in the transfer of data around a network or from whichever medium is chosen to store these details then the argument against such a system takes on real gravitas.
Serious errors have already been made by police using DNA matching techniques and while those involved in the investigation were subsequently exonerated of any wrong doing the stress and trauma of being a suspect in a serious crime could irreversibly affect a person's life.
The thought of new born babies having their DNA recorded before they have a right to exercise any choice in the matter is truly Orwellian.
The risks are far too great and vastly outweigh any possible benefit except to the company who wins such a lucrative contract.

[WendyS]

No, I would not be happy. I'm not a criminal and have no intention of becoming one. The damned government interferes in our lives quite enough already. I don't object to CCTV camera being used if they improve security, but they already have far more information about me than they need, and what they do have, they can't be trusted to handle securely.