SMRTR TechJul 21, 2025Hacker News

I know genomes. Don't delete your DNA

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23andMe faced bankruptcy fears, prompting calls to delete user data over privacy concerns. However, the company only collects a tiny fraction of customers' DNA through SNP analysis, revealing little consequential health information. Privacy risks from 23andMe's data are minimal compared to more extensive personal information collected online by other companies and social media platforms.

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