FamilyTreeDNA’s cooperation with the FBI more than doubles the amount of genetic data law enforcement already could access through GEDmatch. On a case-by-case basis, the company has agreed to test DNA samples for the FBI and upload profiles to its database, allowing law enforcement to see familial matches to crime-scene samples. FamilyTreeDNA said law enforcement may not freely browse genetic data but rather has access only to the same information any user might.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 01, 2019 22:59 UTC