The state of California is warning 23andMe customers to delete their data because odds are good that the company is going to go bankrupt. If I were you I would prioritize doing this. https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-urgently-issues-consumer-alert-23andme-customers - ThreadSky

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ernie.writing.exchange.ap.brid.gy • 3 days ago

The state of California is warning 23andMe customers to delete their data because odds are good that the company is going to go bankrupt.

If I were you I would prioritize doing this.

https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-urgently-issues-consumer-alert-23andme-customers

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ernie.writing.exchange.ap.brid.gy•3 days ago

You do not want your genetic data to end up in a bankruptcy court, where it ends up in the hands of the highest bidder. If you ever used 23andMe, do this now.

McCrankyface.beige.party.ap.brid.gy•3 days ago

@ernie Make sure to follow the instructions in the "To Destroy Your 23andMe Test Sample" and "To Revoke Permission for Your Genetic Data to be Used for Research" sections *before* deleting your account or you won't be able to log in to do so.

kenjen.pdx.social.ap.brid.gy•1 day ago

@ernie As an additional reminder, don't(or avoid) give your genetic data to any for-profit institution that isn't actively providing you with medical care.

number6.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy•1 day ago

@ernie

Yeah, but in another 10 years the State of CA will be asking everyone to supply a DNA sample when they get a driver's license.

rednikki.toot.boston.ap.brid.gy•2 days ago

@ernie My mom, who died, had 23andMe. I no longer have access to her email and 23andMe won’t let me log in without resetting her password via an email message.

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