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Is this comment a joke? What are they going to do with your gnome that you're worried about? Considering, on average, dozens of companies have your social, bank
by BinaryIdiot 11y ago
Is this comment a joke? What are they going to do with your gnome that you're worried about? Considering, on average, dozens of companies have your social, bank account information and other really important data why is it your gnome that crosses the line?
If you're waiting for a non-profit to do this you're going to be waiting for a while. This is expensive and difficult.
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- scottcowley 11y agoThanks for the tip! Just started the process for qualifying.
- blub 11y agoLaw enforcement agencies are asking 23andme for their customers' DNA. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10400550 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10400550 * You also consent to your personal information, including sensitive information, being transferred in the event of a business transition such as a merger, acquisition by another company, or other transaction or proceeding. In such a case, your information would be used as set out in any pre-existing Privacy Statement. * [...] As stated in any applicable Consent Document, however, Genetic Information and/or Self-Reported Information that you have previously provided and for which you have given consent to use in 23andMe Research cannot be removed from ongoing or completed studies that use the information. Our contracted genotyping laboratory may also retain your Genetic Information as required by local law and we may retain backup copies for a limited period of time pursuant to our data protection policies. [...]
- rgovind 11y agoEven though dozens of companies have your data, when a new company comes, you will evaluate whether or not to give them your data.