Egg and Sperm Donor Anonymity to Go?

The UK's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is considering whether, to recommend the scrapping of anonymity for future egg and sperm donors (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/may/20/uk-fertility-watchdog-could-recommend-scrapping-donor-anonymity-law). HFEA rules, in place since 2005, mean that people conceived, using donated eggs, sperm or embryos, have a right to access information about their donor(s), when they reach 18 years of age. The 2005 rules mean the donors can choose to remain anonymous, until that time. In recent times, however, cheap consumer genetic testing websites, such as 23andMe, have arisen. People can compare their DNA profile with that of others on the website. These websites thus make it impossible to guarantee donor anonymity, even for a limited period of time. Removing donor anonymity, changes the nature of the 'transaction'. It might well have an influence on willingness to donate gametes or embryos. Changes in HFEA rules could encourage early contact between donors, donor-conceived people and 'parents'. Some donor-conceived folk seem to welcome such developments, whereas others have reservations.