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Big data, unchecked, could lead to personal data hijacking

Aug. 26, 2016
By Charles Craig
To differentiate itself from competitors, a dating website has partnered with a big data genomics company to conduct proprietary and confidential research, gaining access to health data from millions of people. Customers submit their dream phenotypes, which are matched to digital genotypes, complete with names, addresses and an assortment of customized personal health data. Welcome to Matches Made in Heaven.
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