ENTITY: - **AncestryDNA**
DATE: 13-03-2026

**Forensic Audit Memo – AncestryDNA (Consumer Genomics)**

**Objective:** Assess data integrity, chain-of-custody protocols, and forensic traceability in AncestryDNA’s consumer genomics pipeline.

**Scope:** Review sample handling, sequencing accuracy, and metadata logging from collection to reporting.

**Findings:** Identify gaps in audit trails, potential contamination risks, and compliance with forensic standards (e.g., ISO 17025).

**Recommendations:** Implement blockchain-based logging, stricter QC thresholds, and third-party validation for forensic-grade reliability.

**Status:** Pending executive review for implementation.

*(Concise, technical, and action-oriented.)*

[NOTARIZED BY 2A AGENCY]