Why Deleting Your 23andMe Data Matters
The value of genetic information continues to rise. Pharmaceutical companies, insurers, and researchers all want access to large DNA datasets. Keeping your data private is becoming harder.
Deleting your 23andMe data reduces the risk of unauthorized use. It limits exposure and ensures your sensitive information is not sold or shared.
After the data breach, the company’s credibility has taken a hit. Deletion is a way to opt out of a system that failed to protect users.
For those concerned about long-term consequences, it’s a meaningful step toward reclaiming control over your personal information.
