LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada’s lawyer common issued an alert Wednesday that Nevadans who’ve shared genetic data with 23andMe ought to delete their data.
“I urge Nevadans to access their accounts on 23andMe’s website and consider deleting their shared genetic data in order to ensure their privacy,” stated 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 information and account will cease that from being utilized in analysis. An account holder can request 23andMe to destroy the DNA pattern by doing the next:
Go to “Settings” after which “Preferences”
Withdraw any consent you’ve gotten given in your pattern to be saved or used for analysis and beneath “Research and Products Consents,” you may also revoke consent for future analysis participation
To delete your 23andMe account:
Go to “Settings” after which “23 andMe Data”
Click on “View”
Choose “Delete Data”
Click on “Permanently Delete Data” and observe the prompts
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