Did You Use an Ancestry DNA Kit in Illinois? Your Genetic Privacy May Have Been Violated
If you’re an Illinois resident who purchased and used an Ancestry.com DNA kit, your private genetic data may have been improperly shared with third parties—without your consent.
Our legal team is investigating claims that Ancestry used tracking pixels to share sensitive DNA result information with companies like Google and Meta. This may violate the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA), which protects individuals from unauthorized sharing of genetic data.
What Is GIPA?
GIPA is a strict privacy law in Illinois that prohibits companies from collecting or disclosing your genetic information without your informed, written consent. If a company violates this law, you may have the right to significant compensation—even if no harm was done.
Who Is Eligible?
You may qualify if:
- You live in Illinois
- You purchased and used an Ancestry.com DNA kit
- You accessed your DNA results online
- You were unaware your data was being shared with third parties
Even if you no longer use Ancestry, you could still be eligible.
Why This Matters
Genetic data is among the most sensitive personal information, and Illinois law treats it as such. If a company fails to protect that data or shares it improperly, it may be held legally accountable. Similar lawsuits have already been filed under GIPA.
You Could Be Owed Compensation
This investigation could result in thousands of dollars in compensation per person if violations are confirmed. There’s no cost to participate. Our firm only gets paid if we win.
Contact Us Today to See If You Qualify
Contact our legal team for a fast, no-obligation review.
Call us now at 888-747-4529, Text 440-381-0338, or Email NewIntakes@sirillp.com to get a free case evaluation and find out if you qualify for compensation.