How could biotechnology affect your privacy? Biotechnology can be used to perform tests that weren't necessary. If these tests are performed health insurance companies may find issues that weren't presented at the time of insuring them and decide not to insure. Biotechnology is the growing of biological processes for different purposes to manipulate microorganisms int the production of antibiotics and hormones. These technology's are growing and giving more focus on what biotech can do for our country and those suffering from illness and hormone issues.