You have a right to keep your medical information private. Some will argue that your medical data can aid medical research, contributing to the health and well-being of human beings. Some believe granting scientists access to de-identified data may be the way to go, as long as no privacy concerns arise.
Research carried out using your genetic data could produce a lot of social benefits. Some would say that the use of your data can improve the treatments of a life-threatening disease or that they can use it to catch criminals. DNA samples (such as blood or tissue) obtained in clinical settings can be used to conduct genetics research, with the consent of the individual.
However, you must always remember that your genetic information can be misused. An example is a genetic discrimination or surreptitious DNA testing. But the HIPAA laws are here to protect your privacy by restricting the sharing of your medical information.
To sum this up: we here at DNA Is The Way know that there are people out there who are not as honest as our lab and we are. So we go to great lengths to protect you and your data. In no way are you identified with your sample when it reaches the lab. It is like you are doing an anonymous DNA test because your name is not identified on your sample anywhere. You are only known as a number to the lab and the world. And sharing your information is in strict violation with the HIPAA laws and regulations.