Disney MagicBands Alarm Privacy Groups With DNA Scan While Whizzing Guests Through Attractions (SAT PAR News Jul 16, 2014) MagicBands allow guests to have credit cards,  reservations, and passes in a waterproof band while they are tracked as to location. The alarm was raised by privacy groups when  it was discovered the bands will also take DNA samples, a new micro-chip can analyze the DNA sample and pass the data to a supercomputer. Disney released a statement in anticipation of the uproar, "MagicBand will allow Disney theme parks to be alert of any medical condition that would endanger our patrons on the various park rides we have. In one case we were able to prevent someone with epilepsy from attending a show that had numerous fast paced strobes. The admission counter was alerted as the individual approached to attend a show, the MagicBand sent the alert based on location of the guest. As some events in the park are free, we need to be able to track individuals who would not be using credit cards or passes." The list of 'medical' conditions that can be determined by DNA is now huge, however many of these are predispositions, meaning they may never surface at all. The concern along with personal privacy is that the attendees will be discriminated against based on medical conditions that do not even exist. Other scenarios are thought to involve liability where possible conditions such as arthritis or circulatory disorders may send alarms for someone approaching stairs or steep ramps.