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 — 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 threadJack, Digital Expat

@ernie Never used them but I did MY OWN RESEARCH so I don't need to. I am descended from Peeps and the gooey center from chocolate Easter eggs. And an aunt from Guatemala. She was born in Queens which explains my slightly New Yawk accent.

No, I don't. I have a unique speech impediment for the hearing impaired which makes me sound like a British Keanu Reeves sucking on an inhaler.

@msbellows will back me up. He knows me from way back, when we were young rascals on bikes with banana seats.

/If 23andMe still has my data, they are welcome to it. Exploit me. My genes are a gross stew with carrot chunks. I am genuinely astonished my skin tone is what it is. It aint right.

//I burn like an Irishperson with weak melatonin and Icelanders are afraid for me when they meet me. Conan Obrian offered me his concealer. It's WhiteOut(tm).

///I lied. I am a lying liar who lies. Or...am I?

Mar 23, 2025 at 2:49amWeb
Show threadM.S. Bellows, Jr.Mar 23, 2025
@digitalexpat @ernie I'm afraid you have one thing wrong. Our Guatemalan "aunt" WAS a Queen, not FROM Queens.
Show threadJack, Digital ExpatMar 23, 2025
@msbellows @ernie Dang it. I always mix it up!