> why would ANYONE in their right mind give their DNA to a company in Silicon Valley that is explicitely using Google as a model for Data privacy ? (The founder

> why would ANYONE in their right mind give their DNA to a company in Silicon Valley that is explicitely using Google as a model for Data privacy ? (The founder of 23AndMe is the ex-wife of Google founder). I don't think a former personal relationship indicates the respective companies operate the same way. > Even worse, people are actually PAYING quite a lot to get the privilege of having that company playing with your most private data. Paying for something is a good thing. Historically in the Valley, companies for whose services you do not pay money tend to abuse your data as they use it as a source to earn money. I think in general, companies take more care of your data if the contract is explicit: I pay you money for this service, and expect corresponding controls over my privacy. Now, I'm not saying it's the case at all companies, just that I think the trend you mention is reversed. > This field needs to be heavily regulated. I agree. We absolutely should have better laws, and people should be able to delete their data without question (and not have remnants stored). In the EU, that wouldn't fly. Disclaimer: I worked at 23andMe.