Ancestry.com UK Limited

Ancestry.co.uk is the UK-specific platform of the global genealogy giant, Ancestry, which provides access to billions of historical records to help users research and construct their family trees. The service is primarily used by individuals interested in discovering their family history and building a comprehensive picture of their lineage. Beyond record collections, a significant and popular feature is its DNA testing service, which offers insights into a user's ethnic origins and connects them with potential relatives within the vast Ancestry DNA network. The immense database of personal information, including names, birth dates, family relationships, and sensitive genetic data, raises considerable privacy concerns. This concentration of personal and familial data could be a target for bad actors, potentially leading to risks of identity theft, fraud, and social engineering. To safeguard their information, individuals should be cautious about the extent of personal data they share publicly on the platform and utilize the available privacy settings to control the visibility of their family tree and DNA information. Users also have the option to request the deletion of their data and account.