23andme bank files: How to delete your data

DNA testing service 23andme filed for the protection of bankruptcy On March 16, he defiled fears of what could occur with genetic data of 15 million customers of the company.

The company said that “data privacy will be an important consideration in any potential transaction.” However, security experts and legislators have warned customers to take action to protect their data, given that a new owner may change the way the company is managed and used.

If you are one of the 15 million people who shared their DNA with 23andme, we have outlined the steps you can take to protect yourself. Although you cannot delete all your 23andme data, there are some things you can control.

It is worth noting that the data removal process may take some time, as users report that the 23andMe website is functioning more slowly than usual, probably because of people who are flocking to the site to delete their data.

How to delete your 23andme data

To delete your 23andme data, you must log in to your account and then follow these steps:

• Open Settings section of your account.
• Scroll down to the selection with a label 23Andme dataS
• Click Review option and scroll to Delete data section.
• Select Constantly delete data button.

You will then receive an email from 23andme with a link that will allow you to confirm your deletion request.

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

There is an important warning as 23andme confidential policy states that the company and its laboratories “will retain your genetic information, date of birth and gender, as required to comply with the applicable legal obligations.”

The policy continues: “23andme will also retain limited information related to your request for deletion of accounts and data, including, but not limited to, your email address, an identifier of an account deletion, communications related to inquiries or complaints and legal agreements for a limited period, as required by law, contractual obligations. Audit.

This essentially means that 23andme can keep some of your information for unspecified time.

How to destroy your 23andme test sample and cancel permission for your data to be used for research

If you have selected your saliva and DNA before you have been stored from 23andme, you can change this setting.

To withdraw your permission, log in to your 23andme account settings and then open to PreferenceS

In addition, if you have previously agreed to 23andme and third -party researchers using your genetic data and sample of research, you can withdraw consent from Product Research and Consent tab in your account settings.

Although you can turn this consent, there is no way to delete this information.

Enter your family members

Once you want to delete your data, it is important to register with your family members and encourage it to do the same because not only their DNA is at risk of sale – this also affects the people they are connected with.

And while you are, it’s worth registering with your friends to ensure that all your loved ones take steps to protect your data.