One of the most popularly-recognized biotechnology companies, 23andMe, has filed for bankruptcy. Before the company sells its assets, users are able to download and delete their data, if they wish. 23andMe Holding Co. announced on Sunday, March 23 ...

The DNA testing and genetics company has declared bankruptcy. Your personal information could be part of the company’s sale.

Genetic testing company 23AndMe found success generating ancestry reports for customers curious about their family's genetic history. But now that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, experts warn it might be in former users' best interests to delete their data from the service.

As noted by CBS News, first, log into your account. Then, go “Settings” and scroll to “23andMe Data.” Click “View,” then scroll to “Delete Data.” From there, one can permanently delete their data. If desired, you can also download your genetic data from 23andMe’s database before it gets deleted.

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California consumers can delete their genetic data and make other changes under the Genetic Information Privacy Act.

Go to the “Settings” section of your profile. Scroll to a section labeled “23andMe Data” at the bottom of the page. Download your data: If you want a copy of your genetic data for personal storage, choose the option to download it to your device before proceeding. Scroll to the “Delete Data” section.

Guest: senior staff writer Max Eddy To delete your 23andMe data: 23andMe notes that you have to provide additional verification before your data-deletion request can be processed, and that you ...

Me Inc. said Tuesday that it experienced website delays, after a wave of customers sought to delete their genetic data before it can be sold through a planned bankruptcy auction.