An overview of human genetic privacy
Document Type
Article - Abstract Only
Publication Date
2017
Keywords
Genetic privacy, Ethics, Regulations, Big data
Abstract
The study of human genomics is becoming a Big Data science, owing to recent biotechnological advances leading to availability of millions of personal genome sequences, which can be combined with biometric measurements from mobile apps and fitness trackers, and of human behavior data monitored from mobile devices and social media. With increasing research opportunities for integrative genomic studies through data sharing, genetic privacy emerges as a legitimate yet challenging concern that needs to be carefully addressed, not only for individuals but also for their families. In this paper, we present potential genetic privacy risks and relevant ethics and regulations for sharing and protecting human genomics data. We also describe the techniques for protecting human genetic privacy from three broad perspectives: controlled access, differential privacy, and cryptographic solutions.
Citation
Xinghua, S., & Xintao, W. (2017). An overview of human genetic privacy. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1387(1), 61-72. doi:10.1111/nyas.13211
Comments
Principal Investigator: Xintao Wu
Acknowledgements: National Science Foundation. Grant Numbers: DGE‐1523154, IIS‐1502172; NSF. Grant Numbers: DGE‐1523115, IIS‐1502273; National Institutes of Health. Grant Number: 1R01GM103309.