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"each adult who submits their own sample for a DNA test must create their own account and register their own test. During registration, you must explicitly consent to the processing of sensitive personal information.Excerpt from Ancestry's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “each adult who submits their own sample for a DNA test must create their own account and register their own test. During registration, you must explicitly consent to the processing of sensitive personal information.”
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