LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada’s lawyer common issued an alert Wednesday that Nevadans who’ve shared genetic info with 23andMe ought to delete their info.
“I urge Nevadans to access their accounts on 23andMe’s website and consider deleting their shared genetic data in order to ensure their privacy,” mentioned 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 info 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 could have given in your pattern to be saved or used for analysis and below “Research and Products Consents,” you too can 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 comply with the prompts
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