Nevada AG urges 23andMe users to destroy shared genetic data
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada's attorney general issued an alert Wednesday that Nevadans who have shared genetic information with 23andMe should delete their information.
'I urge Nevadans to access their accounts on 23andMe's website and consider deleting their shared genetic data in order to ensure their privacy,' said AG Aaron D. Ford. '23andMe has indicated they will continue to honor such actions, and users should make use of this option as soon as possible.'
Deleting the data and account will stop that from being used in research. An account holder can request 23andMe to destroy the DNA sample by doing the following:
Go to 'Settings' and then 'Preferences'
Withdraw any consent you have given for your sample to be stored or used for research and under 'Research and Products Consents,' you can also revoke consent for future research participation
To delete your 23andMe account:
Go to 'Settings' and then '23 andMe Data'
Click 'View'
Select 'Delete Data'
Click 'Permanently Delete Data' and follow the prompts
The company recently filed bankruptcy while it looks for a buyer.
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