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EPISODE · Jul 26, 2026 · 15 MIN

23andMe Paid $30 Million After Selling Data You Never Knew About

from Cyber Crime Junkies · host Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.

23andMe | Your DNA Was SOLD | What To Do NOW.How people can delete their 23andMe data  23andMe has an automated account deletion process inside account settings.Practical steps, in human terms:Log in, go to Account Settings.  Find the 23andMe Data section.  Download your data first if you want a copy.  Choose the option to permanently delete data, then confirm via the email they send.If you previously opted into research or sharing, also revoke those permissions. Public officials explicitly urged users to delete accounts and withdraw consent during the bankruptcy news cycle.Important fine print, because reality always has fine print  Deleting your account can stop future use and sharing under their systems, but it may not rewind research that already used de identified or aggregated data, and some information may be retained where required by law or for legitimate obligations.What happens to DNA test samples now  Their own privacy disclosures say you control whether your saliva sample is stored (biobanked) or discarded after testing, and you can request destruction at any time, but it’s irreversible once done.During the bankruptcy sale, the buyer committed to maintaining existing privacy policies and user choices like deletion and opt outs. That’s the promise on paper, which is better than nothing, but still not the same as “your DNA can never become an asset.” Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.Special Author pricing (30% off) Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at [email protected] or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the showWant to Watch? Subscribe and stop reading about it after it happens: https://www.youtube.com/@CyberCrimeJunkies?sub_confirmation=1Hosted by David Dean Mauro. Former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies, and author of the Moving Target Trilogy (#1 Amazon Hot New Release, 2026).MOVING TARGET TRILOGY. Nonfiction cybercrime thrillers. 🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews.Book 1, Art of Online Camouflage: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=d0YQ1pYtxeBRmSQLHLb9uT4aOliPrEuDSfOjQgpXQP9Book 2, Obedient Machine: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=S3F9zWWMC2y2eYiTmUGP91Owy9AUVG4zbLa6NwuX3clBook 3, The Ghost and The Machine. Presale open now, releases September 22, 2026: https://a.co/d/027LCoh6Special edition hardcover, $17.76 for subscribers (30% off).Want To Read True Crime Stories? Chaos Brief newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chaos-brief-694145911...

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23andMe | Your DNA Was SOLD | What To Do NOW. How people can delete their 23andMe data 23andMe has an automated account deletion process inside account settings. Practical steps, in human terms: Log in, go to Account Settings. Find the 23andMe Data section. Download your data first if you want a copy. Choose the option to permanently delete data, then confirm via the email they send.If you previously opted into research or sharing, also revoke tho...

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