Mar 24 2025
23andMe Files for Bankruptcy Chapter 11, What Users Should Do To Protect and Wipe Their Data
23andMe Initiates Voluntary Chapter 11 Process to Maximize Stakeholder Value Through Court-Supervised Sale Process
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Users are encouraged to delete download and delete their data.
To delete your data from 23andMe, you can follow these steps: 
  1. Log in to your 23andMe account.
  2. Go to your Profile and then click on Settings.
  3. Find the “23andMe Data” section.
  4. Click on “View” next to “23andMe Data”.
  5. (Optional) Download your data: If you wish to save a copy of your genetic data, you can download it before deleting.
  6. Scroll to the “Delete Data” section.
  7. Click on “Permanently Delete Data”.
  8. Confirm your request: You’ll receive an email from 23andMe, and you’ll need to click on the link in the email to confirm your deletion request. 

 

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