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To ask if you're deleting you're 23 and me account

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OptimismvsRealism · 07/10/2024 18:10

It's probably stupid to keep it isn't it

Gave tests to my parents too in the past so suppose had better tell them too

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ThisHangryPinkBalonz · 07/10/2024 21:22

coffeesaveslives · 07/10/2024 18:51

You don't know that even if they don't sell though, surely? Companies lie all the time and can be hacked surprisingly easy (as has been proven here).

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It was an American company and they paid out a considerable amount to those affected. Some countries are much more trusted then others. For example if I have a choice over US/European company vs China/Russia/India, i know who i would feel more confident in.

User14March · 07/10/2024 21:09

In a Gattaca future maybe, but no data breach on the DNA at 23andme historically & identity theft from a club card a much bigger real risk in real time

SauviGone · 07/10/2024 20:45

Someone can buy my DNA, i don’t care.

What about when you can’t get holiday insurance for medical cover?

Or you can’t get a job because employers have checked out your genetic predispositions?

Just 2 examples off the top of my head. I’m sure people think that’ll never happen, but I wouldn’t put money on it.

TheNameIsDickDarlington · 07/10/2024 20:02

What is the best case scenario with these types of data/dna websites?

I can see downsides but not really any positives.

Silverbook · 07/10/2024 19:56

OptimismvsRealism · 07/10/2024 18:10

It's probably stupid to keep it isn't it

Gave tests to my parents too in the past so suppose had better tell them too

I don’t think dejecting your account will solve anything. The main issue is you gave your DNA to a commercial enterprise along with signing small print to say they can basically use it in any way they like.

ILikeItWhatIsIt · 07/10/2024 19:16

Allfur · 07/10/2024 18:22

They end very well for lots of people

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That's not what I meant. I was thinking more of why any sane person would willingly send their DNA sample to some random company to do what they like with.

DanielaDressen · 07/10/2024 19:02

coffeesaveslives · 07/10/2024 18:33

I don't understand why anyone would hand over their DNA to some random online company in the first place.

Well I found a whole new family who I had no idea existed. So for me once the shock wore off I was happy I’d done it. Someone can buy my DNA, i don’t care. But i appreciate if I was genetically Jewish I might.

User14March · 07/10/2024 19:01

*Matches

User14March · 07/10/2024 19:01

No one hacked their DNA raw data - a few profiles were visible to some, so your email address & anything you’d put in public domain for marches to see, that’s it.

abracadabra1980 · 07/10/2024 18:58

I have no idea what you are talking about but sorry NRTWT

Moonshiners · 07/10/2024 18:54

I keep hoping I will be cloned and a more rubbish version of me is out there so I can say "ha" to my parents about my life choices .

Though in reality they will be better than me probably 😭
On a positive note they will only be about 8 so I can be a warning of what happens if you eat all the cake.
Swings and roundabouts.

coffeesaveslives · 07/10/2024 18:51

ThisHangryPinkBalonz · 07/10/2024 18:38

I'm not talking about the hack, the company is looking to sell therefore you don't know where and who your data will end up with..

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You don't know that even if they don't sell though, surely? Companies lie all the time and can be hacked surprisingly easy (as has been proven here).

coffeesaveslives · 07/10/2024 18:50

DuskMoon · 07/10/2024 18:42

There are a large number of donor conceived people who want to connect with their half-siblings, as one example.

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I get all that, but now their DNA is all over the dark web, being used for god knows what.

SabreIsMyFave · 07/10/2024 18:49

OptimismvsRealism · 07/10/2024 18:10

It's probably stupid to keep it isn't it

Gave tests to my parents too in the past so suppose had better tell them too

My wait with the what now..........? Confused

What is 23 and me?

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Freydo · 07/10/2024 18:46

I think that’s a bit of an overreaction. in my case the benefits of using it, outweigh any perceived risk.

Last I heard there was a disagreement about taking the company private again rather than listed.

It was the authentication system that was hacked not the site itself. It now has 2 stage authentication. I don’t think anyone is interested in my DNA apart from me.

Its useful for family history as it has one of the biggest databases.

DuskMoon · 07/10/2024 18:42

coffeesaveslives · 07/10/2024 18:33

I don't understand why anyone would hand over their DNA to some random online company in the first place.

There are a large number of donor conceived people who want to connect with their half-siblings, as one example.

Gwenhwyfar · 07/10/2024 18:40

A US company should still have to apply the GDPR to European data.

ThisHangryPinkBalonz · 07/10/2024 18:39

coffeesaveslives · 07/10/2024 18:33

I don't understand why anyone would hand over their DNA to some random online company in the first place.

People interested in their heritage... maybe.

ThisHangryPinkBalonz · 07/10/2024 18:38

coffeesaveslives · 07/10/2024 18:34

But the hack has already happened and they already have your data? What will deleting your account actually achieve Confused

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I'm not talking about the hack, the company is looking to sell therefore you don't know where and who your data will end up with..

coffeesaveslives · 07/10/2024 18:34

ThisHangryPinkBalonz · 07/10/2024 18:27

I've just deleted mine because once the company is sold, the terms and conditions can change on how your data is handled.

It was interesting for a time but I don't use it anymore anyway.

But the hack has already happened and they already have your data? What will deleting your account actually achieve Confused

coffeesaveslives · 07/10/2024 18:33

I don't understand why anyone would hand over their DNA to some random online company in the first place.

ButterAsADip · 07/10/2024 18:33

Bit late isn’t it? They’ll still have all your
data I’d imagine? I dunno, hopefully when you deactivate they destroy your data but i think it would he unusual for that to be standard?

DuskMoon · 07/10/2024 18:31

I don’t hang about on fortune.com unfortunately 🥲 And haven’t seen it reported in the UK papers.

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BeerForMyHorses · 07/10/2024 18:29

Does deleting your account actually delete any of your data though?

I've never done one because I have never trusted it.

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