Uploading Raw DNA to Another Site

[Genie24]

I manage my cousin's DNA results. He is keen to upload to another site to increase the chances of new matches. He wants me to do it but I am unable to download the raw DNA as the download instructions are apparently being sent to him. This means that it will be downloaded into his files and not mine. Therefore, I will be unable to do the upload to the chosen site. Any ideas how to get around this.

[melba_schmelba]

I manage my cousin's DNA results. He is keen to upload to another site to increase the chances of new matches. He wants me to do it but I am unable to download the raw DNA as the download instructions are apparently being sent to him. This means that it will be downloaded into his files and not mine. Therefore, I will be unable to do the upload to the chosen site. Any ideas how to get around this.

Yes, he can forward the email to you .

[Genie24]

Thank you. We did think of this and he did forward the email but not before clicking on the download first therefore initiating the download to his own files. We are going to try again soon.

Many thanks for your response.

[melba_schmelba]

Thank you. We did think of this and he did forward the email but not before clicking on the download first therefore initiating the download to his own files. We are going to try again soon.

Many thanks for your response.

I think you can request it again (within reason, or it might get suspicious and block the download).

[Biggles50]

Personally I would not do it, you have to prove that you have legal right to upload someones elses DNA.

It is not a Rocket Science task and at best you could install Team Viewer and help him through the process

[Gadget]

Personally I would not do it, you have to prove that you have legal right to upload someones elses DNA.

It is not a Rocket Science task and at best you could install Team Viewer and help him through the process

I don't think that is quite correct. I have uploaded relatives and friends data to My Heritage without any problem. They are uploaded and can be assigned to you or under their name*.

Gadget

*Add - one can just give a unique name to each different DNA file

[Biggles50]

Personally I would not do it, you have to prove that you have legal right to upload someones elses DNA.

It is not a Rocket Science task and at best you could install Team Viewer and help him through the process

I don't think that is quite correct. I have uploaded relatives and friends data to My Heritage without any problem. They are uploaded and can be assigned to you or under their name*.

Gadget

*Add - one can just give a unique name to each different DNA file

No, their DNA data is not your data to do with as you want.

To upload A N Others data under assumed names etc is breaking Data Protection laws throughout the World.

[Gadget]

How do you think many people have 'managed by' against their names?

All these people are linked to their own DNA (and e-mails)  and  access their reports etc.

[melba_schmelba]

Personally I would not do it, you have to prove that you have legal right to upload someones elses DNA.

It is not a Rocket Science task and at best you could install Team Viewer and help him through the process

I don't think that is quite correct. I have uploaded relatives and friends data to My Heritage without any problem. They are uploaded and can be assigned to you or under their name*.

Gadget

*Add - one can just give a unique name to each different DNA file

No, their DNA data is not your data to do with as you want.

To upload A N Others data under assumed names etc is breaking Data Protection laws throughout the World.

If the person consents to it in some sort of paper or electronic written form I think it is fine.