Protecting yourself online - when you are the product

Due to 23&me's bankruptcy and Chapter 11 status, your data is at risk of being sold during the dissolution process. This includes your entire DNA and genetic profile. Consider the scenario where you have a genetic marker indicating a 1% risk of developing breast cancer, and health insurance companies gain access to this information. Suddenly, you have a pre-existing condition, and they may refuse to cover you. After all, insurance companies prioritize profit over saving lives.

Act now and delete your data without delay. In fact, remove it from all similar services, whether it's 23andMe, Ancestry.com, or any other. There's no justification for them to retain your data once you've received their service.

To remove your data from 23andMe, log into your account and go to the “Settings” section of your profile. At the bottom of the page, click on “23andMe Data,” then “View.” You can download your genetic data for personal use before scrolling to the “Delete Data” section and selecting “Permanently Delete Data.”

If you previously chose to have your saliva sample stored by 23andMe, you can request its disposal in the account settings under “Preferences.” Additionally, you can withdraw consent for your genetic information to be used by third-party researchers under “Research and Product Consents.”

https://customercare.23andme.com/hc/en-us/articles/212170688-Requesting-23andMe-Account-Closure

https://support.ancestry.com/s/article/Deleting-Your-Ancestry-Account?language=en_US

https://support.livingdna.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016598000-How-do-I-delete-my-account

Consumer reports did a great article about deleting your information.  Good read here: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/health-privacy/how-to-delete-genetic-data-from-23andme-ancrestry-other-sites-a3585380508/#:~:text=How%20to%20delete%20your%20genetic%20data:%20Users%20can%20delete%20their,support%20by%20phone%20or%20email.