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09-04-2025
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Kentuckians have the right to delete '23andMe' data after bankruptcy declaration: Here's how
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Attorney General Russell Coleman urged Kentuckians to delete personal information on their accounts on a popular genealogical history website after its bankruptcy announcement. In a news release on Wednesday, Coleman urged state residents to delete their 23andMe accounts to protect their genetic information from possibly being sold or leaked online. He reminded the public of the Kentucky Genetic Information Privacy Act, which gives users the right to delete their accounts and genetic data, as well as the right to ask for the destruction of any samples of genetic material the company has. Boyle County educators, students cope with internet outage Kentucky, Mississippi aim to end personal income taxes Kentucky Humane Society helps animal shelters across the state impacted by severe storms 'We have laws in place that protect Kentuckians' rights and their personal information,' said Coleman. 'Every Kentuckian who did business with 23andMe should consider taking the proper steps to safeguard their sensitive information.' State officials said those who wish to delete their account can do so by taking the following steps: Log into your 23andMe account on their website. Go to the 'Settings' section of your profile. Scroll to a section labeled '23andMe Data' at the bottom of the page. Click 'View' next to '23andMe Data.' Download your data: If you want a copy of your genetic data for personal storage, choose the option to download it to your device before proceeding. Scroll to the 'Delete Data' section. Click 'Permanently Delete Data.' Confirm your request: You'll receive an email from 23andMe; follow the link in the email to confirm your deletion request. Bourbon County double murder suspect found naked, covered in blood, on US 60 The attorney general's office said in a news release that if you previously chose to have your saliva sample and other SNA stored by 23andMe and want to opt out of that preference, you can do so under the 'Preferences' tab on your account settings page. Kentuckians who used 23andMe can also withdraw consent to third-party teachers using your genetic data from the account settings page under 'Research and Product Consents,' per a news release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
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AG Coleman encourages Kentuckians to delete 23andMe data
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Attorney General Russell Coleman issued a consumer alert and encouraged Kentuckians to protect their genetic data following 23andMe's bankruptcy announcement. Officials say the California-based 23andMe collects and analyzes people's genetic code and uses DNA samples for a variety of purposes, including helping people trace their ancestry and detect personal health risks. The company, which filed for bankruptcy last month, announced plans to sell its assets. Given the sensitive consumer data 23andMe has amassed, Attorney General Coleman is reminding Kentuckians of their rights under the Kentucky Genetic Information Privacy Act. Kentuckians have the right to delete the consumer's account and genetic data and the right to request and obtain the destruction of any samples of genetic material held by the company. 'We have laws in place that protect Kentuckians' rights and their personal information,' said Attorney General Coleman. 'Every Kentuckian who did business with 23andMe should consider taking the proper steps to safeguard their sensitive information.' AG Coleman says consumers can delete their account and personal information by taking the following steps: Log into their 23andMe account on the company's website. Go to the 'Settings' section of the person's profile. Scroll to a section labeled '23andMe Data' at the bottom of the page. Click 'View' next to '23andMe Data.' Download the data: If anyone wants a copy of their genetic data for personal storage, they should choose the option to download it to their device before proceeding. Scroll to the 'Delete Data' section. Click 'Permanently Delete Data.' Confirm the request: The person will receive an email from 23andMe. People should follow the link in the email to confirm their deletion request. To destroy the 23andMe test sample Officials say if someone has previously opted to have their saliva sample and DNA stored by 23andMe, but if they want to change that preference, they can do so from their account settings page, under 'Preferences.' To revoke permission for the genetic data to be used for research AG Coleman says if someone previously consented to 23andMe and third-party researchers using their genetic data and sample for research, the person may withdraw consent from the account settings page under 'Research and Product Consents.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
