Abstract
Aim . To consider the legal and ethical aspects of DNA identification and theft of genetic information, to study the opinions of students of Toraigyrov University about the possible risks of theft of genetic information. Materials and methods . A questionnaire was compiled for the study. This survey was conducted to study the awareness and opinions of students regarding the topic. Questions include determining the level of knowledge about DNA identification methods, assessing the fears and concerns of intruders about the theft or abuse of genetic information, understanding public opinion regarding genetic privacy protection measures and legislation. These questions helped determine not only the respondents’ knowledge and understanding of genetic concepts, but also their attitude to the issues of privacy, ethics and regulation of the use of genetic information. The survey on the topic «DNA identification and theft of genetic information» involved 103 respondents. Of these, 96% are students, and the remaining 4% are graduates of Toraigyrov university, that is, employees who currently work in various institutions of the city. Results and discussion . The results show that, firstly, there is a high level of awareness about the possible risks of DNA theft, which indicates the urgency of this problem in society. Secondly, half of the respondents expressed concern about the possibility of abuse of their genetic information and supported the introduction of strict security measures to protect their privacy. The third result indicated that most respondents were willing to take precautions, such as protecting personal information and using safe methods to store DNA samples.