https://www.npr.org/2025/03/24/nx-s1-5338622/23andme-bankruptcy-genetic-data-privacy
So sadly not too long ago tonight I learned of 23&me filing for bankruptcy. I love this site, it's been my "go to" for finding out more about myself as well as for my mom and dad. It wasn't too long ago I wrote about my results from this site and the other I use - ancestry.com. But 23&me was my favorite, I feel like it was easy to understand, modern and educational. I found a distant cousin who lives in England who we are friends and talk on FB. Other family members use this site, too.
Now I'm not sure what I should do... should I wipe my genetic data from the site? How risky is it if it's still on there... who may come of it? I feel like there are more important questions to be asked and sorted out. I'm going to give it some time and think it over but I thought I'd see if any of you have any thoughts on this matter. I'd appreciate any advice. This bums me out quite a bit.
So sadly not too long ago tonight I learned of 23&me filing for bankruptcy. I love this site, it's been my "go to" for finding out more about myself as well as for my mom and dad. It wasn't too long ago I wrote about my results from this site and the other I use - ancestry.com. But 23&me was my favorite, I feel like it was easy to understand, modern and educational. I found a distant cousin who lives in England who we are friends and talk on FB. Other family members use this site, too.
Now I'm not sure what I should do... should I wipe my genetic data from the site? How risky is it if it's still on there... who may come of it? I feel like there are more important questions to be asked and sorted out. I'm going to give it some time and think it over but I thought I'd see if any of you have any thoughts on this matter. I'd appreciate any advice. This bums me out quite a bit.