On the 10th October, a paper was
published by blockchain firm Nebula Genomics and Switzerland based academics on health data privacy. The report outlines new technology developed to keep genome data safe while utilizing the auditability of blockchain.
Nebula Genomics uses the technology to log its DNA testing data. Last month, the firm
launched an anonymous genetic testing service to give consumers peace of mind that identifying information is not shared.
However, customers are
still concerned that their data could be given to drug companies and researchers without their consent.
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