Guardrails for Police Use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy in Ontario

June 17, 2025

While investigative genetic genealogy is a valuable tool for solving crimes and bringing closure to grieving families, there are no clear laws for how police can use it, and under what circumstances. This raises significant privacy and human rights concerns. The IPC’s twelve guardrails focus on legality, transparency, and accountability to protect rights and maintain public trust.

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