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23andMe, maker of popular DNA test kits, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer. Here’s why customers should delete their info before it’s sold.
Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Max Eddy
To delete your 23andMe data:
23andMe notes that you have to provide additional verification before your data-deletion request can be processed, and that you must follow instructions detailed in a 23andMe confirmation email for your request to be processed. The company recommends emailing [email protected] if you have issues submitting the data-deletion request.
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23andMe, maker of popular DNA test kits, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer. Here’s why customers should delete their info before it’s sold.
Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Max Eddy
To delete your 23andMe data:
23andMe notes that you have to provide additional verification before your data-deletion request can be processed, and that you must follow instructions detailed in a 23andMe confirmation email for your request to be processed. The company recommends emailing [email protected] if you have issues submitting the data-deletion request.
Additional Reading:
We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more›
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Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast
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