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by alexvoda 1463 days ago
Since medical data was mentioned, lets just bring in the topic of copyrighted/patented genes.

It is already a topic discussed in the agricultural space.

Just imagine a future where we will have cures for some incurable diseases, but as a consequence of IP laws, the pharma company now controls your reproductive rights because you are making copies of their IP.