A Florida court has set a potentially troubling precedent by allowing police to access one of these online databases in full, even if users opted out of law enforcement searches. Share on Facebook ...

After police used DNA sleuthing techniques to arrest a teenage suspect in Utah accused of assault, a public genealogy website shut off most police access in May, following public outcry. That move by ...

FBI Gains Access to Popular Home DNA Kit Database FamilyTreeDNA has agreed to cooperate with the FBI and allow the intelligence and security service to access its genealogy database. In so doing, a ...

Genealogy websites have become popular over the last few years as they offer an interactive and engaging experience for people who want to learn more about their family history. It is an excellent ...