Is it ethical to use genealogy data to solve crimes?

(American College of Physicians) Despite the popularity of online genealogy services, it is unclear whether users understand that their genetic information is available for forensic purposes. Bioethicists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggest a framework for ethical discussions about how and when genealogy data should be used for crime-solving. Their paper is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news