09-05-2025
Oklahoma AG Drummond alerts 23andME customers with tips
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma Attorney General's Office is alerting Oklahoma consumers in wake of 23andMe bankruptcy filed last month and tips for protection.
According to A.G. Gentner Drummond's office, 23andMe a genetic testing company collects and analyzes the genetic code of consumers.
'The implications of 23andMe selling genetic information to the highest bidder are understandably very concerning to Oklahomans who have used the company's services,' Drummond said. 'While the situation is troubling, there are easy steps that consumers can take to proactively safeguard their privacy.'
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The Attorney General offers tips for interested consumers:
To delete genetic data from 23andMe
Log into your 23andMe account on its website.
Go to 'Settings' in your profile.
Scroll to the '23andMe Data' section at the bottom of the page.
Click 'View' next to '23andMe Data.'
Download your data. If you want a copy of your data for personal storage, select the option to download to your device before proceeding.
Scroll to the 'Delete Data' section.
Click 'Permanently Delete Data.'
You will receive an email from 23andMe to confirm the deletion request.
To destroy your 23andMe test sample
If you have opted to have your saliva sample and DNA stored by 23andMe but want to change that preference, you can do so on your account settings page, under 'Preferences.'
To revoke research consent regarding your genetic data
You can withdraw consent in research through your 23andMe account settings, under 'Research and Product Consents.'
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