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Inspired by: other » The Genetic Blackmailer

version: 1 / created: 2010-12-16
id: #1263 / version id: #1263
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Originally submitted by: Yair Sharan
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Source of inspiration

Other, please specify:   FESTOS project

The source of the Wild Card is

FESTOS is a FP7 security research project.

Headline

(max. 9 words)

The Genetic Blackmailer

Description

(approx. 150 words)
Please describe the Wild Card (approx. 150 words)
Individual DNA is misused for extorsion.

Keywords

DNA analysis, bio-data,, medical tests, forensics, privacy,,

Mini-description

(max. 250 characters)

Everyone might leave traces of DNA everywhere willingly or not. Present technology enables analysis of such DNA and its manipulation for negative purposes. Criminals can plant it to extor people or blame them for criminal acts.

Likelihood

Closest timeframe for at least 50% likelihood
Please use one of the following options:
now-2025

Type of event

Human planned (e.g. terrorist attack or funded scientific breakthrough)

Type of emergence

please select (if any) describe related trend or situation
A new development/situation
(e.g. a Romani state is established in central Europe; A message from an alien civilisation existing on a distant planet is received and understood, etc.

Type of systems affected

Human-built Systems - E.g. organisations, processes, technologies, etc.

Classification

Undesirable

Importance

please specify:
please select
Level 4: important for the whole world international crime might widely use this opportunity

Latent phase

Obstacles for early indentification

cultural/religious filters (values, traditions, faith, spiritual beliefs)
scientific filters (knowledge/technology access)

Manifestation phase

Type of manifestation

In a probably enclosed way (e.g. geographically, sectorally)

Aftermath phase

Important implications
Emergence of a new system (e.g. new technologies, new paradigms)

Comments

technologies will be needed to counter this possibilty. DNA identification will not be valid for forensics

Relevance for Grand Challenges

where? please justify:
particularly relevant Europe world
Crime and terrorism
Ethics and abuse of S&T
Techno-security, hazard & risk

Relevance for thematic research areas

please justify:
particularly relevant
Health refusal to DNA medicine
Security Protection of Human data, Biometrics

 Features of a research-friendly ecology contributing to deal with the wild card

For further information about 'research-friendly strategies' click here

please justify:
particularly relevant
Creating a closer link between researchers & policy-makers
(e.g. supporting both thematic and cross-cutting policies, highlighting the strategic purpose of the European Research Area, etc.