How to delete your 23andMe data

DNA Testing Service 23 OME Bankrupt In March, expresses concern over what can Happen in genetic data Within 15 million customers of the company.

Pharmaceutical Giant Razneron Announced in May It was bought by the genetic testing company for $ 256 million after the bankruptcy auction. Although the agency says it will maintain 23 and ME’s privacy practices, it also says that it will use 23 and ME data to help discover new drugs.

When 23 and I filed for bankruptcy, security experts and lawmakers warned customers to take steps to protect their data. This week, 23 and the interim chief executive of the meme told Joseph Salesvez lawmakers that 1.9 million people, or about 15% of its customer baseThey requested to delete genetic data. Salesavage shared the number during the hearing of a House Overseas Committee where lawmakers investigated the sales of the company.

Also this week, more than two dozen states 23 to challenge sales 23 and sued me Its customers’ personal data. States argue that companies must accept clear consent from customers before selling their data.

If you are one of the 15 million people who have shared their DNA 23nd, we have outlined the steps you can take to protect ourselves. When you can’t delete all your 23 and May data, there are things that you can control.

How to delete your 23 and ME data

You need to log in to your account to delete your data from 23 and ME and then follow these steps:

• Navigate Settings The category of your profile.
• Scroll to the bottom of the labeled selection 23 OME dataThe
• Click View Alternate and scroll Delete data Category.
• Select Delete data permanently Button

Then you will receive an email with a link from 23andme that allows you to confirm your deleted request.

You can choose to download a copy before deleting your data.

There is an important alert, such as 23 and ME’s privacy policy that the organization and its labs “will retain the required sex with your genetic information, date of birth and legal obligation.”

The policy continues: “23 and ME will also hold limited information regarding your account and data delete requests, your email address, the request to delete the account, investigate or complaint communications and requirements for the limited time for the time required by the law, the contract -based obligations and/or legal claims and the legal contact for the legal agreement,” legal contract. “

It basically means 23 and ME can keep some of your information for an unprecedented period.

How to destroy your 23 OME test sample and withdraw permission for your data usage for research

If you prefer to be saved by your saliva sample and DNA 23andme before that you can change this setting.

To withdraw your permission, go to your 23 OME account settings and then navigate ChoiceThe

More, if you agree with your genetic data and sample with your genetic data with 23 and third party researchers, you can withdraw the compliance from you Research and consent of goods Category in your account settings.

There is no way to delete that information when you can reverse this consent.

Check in with your family members

Once you request to delete your data, it is important to check in with your family members and encourage them to do so because it is not just their DNA that is at risk of sale – it affects people related to them.

And when you are in it, it is worth checking to your friends to make sure that all your loved ones are taking steps to protect their data.

This story was originally published on March 25 and updated with new information on June 11.