Shared your DNA with 23andMe? Experts say it's time to delete it

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23andMe, a company that provides genetic testing, recently declared bankruptcy, and some of its customers want to delete their personal information. However, some customers had trouble deleting their data after the news broke. 23andMe said this was due to website issues, but they were fixed by Tuesday. They also mentioned that if the company is sold, your data might be transferred to the new owner.

23andMe has over 15 million customers worldwide, offering information about genetic ancestry and health, as well as research on treatments for various diseases. The California Attorney General has urged customers to delete their sensitive data, including their genetic samples, immediately.

How to delete your 23andMe data:

1. Log in to your account.

2. Go to "Settings."

3. Scroll down to "23andMe Data" and click "View."

4. Scroll to "Delete Data" and click "Permanently Delete Data."

5. Confirm your deletion request.

If you want, you can also download a copy of your genetic data before deleting it.

How to delete your 23andMe test sample:

1. Log in to your account.

2. Go to "Settings."

3. Go to "Preferences."

4. You can also choose whether or not you want 23andMe to share your data for research. If you no longer want them to share it, you can update your preferences under "Research and Product Consents."

So, if you want to remove your data or test sample, just follow these steps.