Ernie SmithMar 23, 2025

The state of California is warning 23andMe customers to delete their data because odds are good that the company is going to go bankrupt.

If I were you I would prioritize doing this.

https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-urgently-issues-consumer-alert-23andme-customers

Attorney General Bonta Urgently Issues Consumer Alert for 23andMe Customers

Californians have the right to direct the company to delete their genetic data OAKLAND β€” California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing and information company. The California-based company has publicly reported that it is in financial distress and stated in securities filings that there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.

State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
Show threadErnie Smith
You do not want your genetic data to end up in a bankruptcy court, where it ends up in the hands of the highest bidder. If you ever used 23andMe, do this now.
Mar 23, 2025 at 12:39amWeb
Show threadQuenbyMar 23, 2025
@ernie
Thank you for sharing this information. /Sincere
Show threadMcCrankyfaceMar 23, 2025
@ernie Make sure to follow the instructions in the "To Destroy Your 23andMe Test Sample" and "To Revoke Permission for Your Genetic Data to be Used for Research" sections *before* deleting your account or you won't be able to log in to do so.
Show threadNoBorgMar 23, 2025
@McCrankyface @ernie
I wonder though: In the case your data ends up in the database of a third party, how can you prove that you clicked on those options? A don't think a screen capture would have any legal value :/
Show threadLauhaz NasjΔ…Mar 23, 2025
@McCrankyface @ernie Do folks requesting sample destruction need to wait for that request to be processed before proceeding with data/account deletion, since the latter seem to be one step?
Show threadJohn BreenMar 23, 2025
@ernie My problem is that my mom used it, so I'm pretty much half in there even without ever using it myself.
Show threadErnie SmithMar 23, 2025
@jab01701mid You might want to tell her that now’s the time to remove it.
Show threadsnowyfoxMar 23, 2025
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@ernie Clearview rubbing their hands as we speak
Show threadOriol PieraMar 23, 2025
@ernie if you ever used this service, you probably never had been worried about your genetic data.