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🧬 What to Do with Your 23andMe Results Before the Company Gets Acquired
If you’re someone who has used 23andMe for genetic testing, you may have come across the recent news of the company’s financial struggles. With uncertainty around the future of 23andMe, it’s essential to take steps to protect your genetic data and ensure its security. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of downloading your 23andMe results and deleting your data and account before the potential acquisition of the company. Let’s dive into why this is crucial and what steps you should take to safeguard your genetic information.
Why Should You Worry About 23andMe’s Acquisition?
1. Data Privacy Concerns: With 23andMe’s financial uncertainties, there’s a risk that your genetic data could be mishandled or exploited if the company is acquired by another entity. This raises concerns about the privacy and security of your genetic information.
2. Legal and Ethical Issues: The acquisition of 23andMe could lead to legal and ethical complications regarding the use and ownership of your genetic data. This uncertainty underscores the need to take proactive measures to protect your information.
3. Potential Impact on Healthcare: 23andMe has played a significant role in genetic testing and health research. An acquisition could have implications for the future of healthcare and the accessibility of genetic testing services.
How to Protect Your 23andMe Data
1. Download Your Genetic Results: Start by logging into your 23andMe account and downloading your genetic test results. This will ensure that you have a secure copy of your data for future use.
2. Store Your Data Securely: Once you’ve downloaded your genetic results, store them in a secure location such as a password-protected flash drive or a reputable cloud drive. This will prevent unauthorized access to your genetic information.
3. Request Data Deletion: While 23andMe is still operational, take the proactive step of requesting that they delete your account and genetic data. This will ensure that your information is no longer accessible through the company’s systems.
4. Consider Genetic Counseling: If you have concerns about the potential acquisition of 23andMe and the security of your genetic data, consider seeking advice from a genetic counselor. They can provide guidance on safeguarding your genetic information and understanding the implications of potential acquisitions.
Final Thoughts
As the future of 23andMe remains uncertain, it’s essential to prioritize the security and privacy of your genetic data. By taking proactive measures such as downloading your genetic results, storing them securely, and requesting data deletion, you can mitigate potential risks associated with the company’s financial situation. Additionally, staying informed about the latest developments in the genetic testing industry can help you make informed decisions regarding your data and healthcare choices. Remember, your genetic privacy is paramount, and taking steps to protect it is a proactive approach to safeguarding your health information.
I’ve been meaning to do this for a while, gonna use this as a sign lol
I don’t understand this is a pro tip? What is the benefit?
Does this apply to other DNA testing companies? Ancestry?
Can you share a link or the steps on how to request your data be deleted?
They’re onto you already OP…
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Delete “your” data. lol
Clone me, do what you will with my DNA, I truly don’t give a shit lol
Better yet, don’t do a DNA test
That’s cute that you think those genes can be deleted from the thousands of databases that already have them
Why would you doubt that another will spring up? Of course more will spring up. They have them for pets ffs, of course they’ll keep doing people.
You’re welcome to do that but, if you’re used 23andMe, your info has definitely already been sold.
What is stopping any of the numerous entities that collect blood from sequencing DNA on their own, just hiding it in fine print?
One does not simply “delete” data from the internet.
Amazing that anyone thought it was a good idea to let them have that info in the first place.
“Deleting” your data is sometimes only deleting it on the consumer end. You’d have no way of actually knowing if they deleted it.
You actually trust that they’ll delete it? I sure don’t.
I bought a 23andMe and never actually used it. Is it too late?
Honest question. What is the value of 23andMe results? Like what kind of information do you get?
[ while they are still willing to honor that request. ]
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LOL. Now that’s funny.
23andMe was never required to abide by HIPAA since they’re not one of the health related entities listed in HIPAA. They’ve probably already sold plenty of personal data to third parties since it’s completely legal to do so for anyone outside of HIPAA.
I expect they will never actually delete the data it’s literally the valuable IP they will be selling. PS read the fine print they own the copyright to the sequence of genetic code of people who used this company.
Our data and everything is likely already out there and stored, and even if it is not, I would not want a record made of my own.
Do they *really* delete your data? Why have them fetch it to begin with instead of leaving it alone so no one has it?
Not in a million years would I give some random corporation my genetic data, and this is why.
Or leave it up so your vile extended relatives are eventually nailed for their rapey murdering
Genuinely, what difference does it make at this point?
Unless you’re seriously concerned about your *personal* genome being somehow used against you, so many people have already been sequenced at this point, you’d essentially be another drop in the bucket.
And you’re naive af if you think 23andme hasn’t already milked the coffers with your data.
Just my shitty 2cents