Tech how-to: Delete your DNA data
I’ve been warning you about this for years
It’s not only 23andMe. These DNA testing companies often keep your data even after you delete your account. Some share it with “research partners” (read: Big Pharma), while others quietly retain it for marketing or law enforcement use. And yes, it’s legal.
Even worse? You might be in a database without ever taking a test.
Komando.com · Tech how-to: Delete your DNA dataYou can freeze your credit. Change your password. Replace a stolen phone. But there’s one thing you can’t ever change: your DNA.
Think your DNA is private? Think again. If your sibling, cousin or even a distant relative submitted their DNA, there’s a good chance yours can be figured out, too. That’s exactly how law enforcement is cracking cold cases. They use genetic breadcrumbs left behind by innocent family members.