GEDmatch loophole allows the police to access user DNA without their consent

On August 14th, DNA biometrics testing identified a body that was found on pilings in a Washington river a year ago, according to a release from the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office. It was too decomposed to conduct facial recognition or take fingerprints, the Tri-City Herald reports.

Investigators partnered with Othram, a forensic genetic genealogy lab in Texas, which was able to identify the brother of the unidentified body. The brother confirmed the deceased man was 55-year old Bryan M. …

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