Why I regret using 23andMe: I gave up my DNA just to find out I’m British | Technology | The Guardian - eviltoast
  • Grunt4019@lemm.ee
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    4 hours ago

    On this topic, I did ancestrydna long before I got concerned with my data and privacy. I have since deleted my data and had them destroy my physical sample as well (which took them a long time). But I wonder if the damage is done and even though they say they deleted and destroyed the sample how can I know for sure? Etc

    • daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      3 hours ago

      I don’t know James Smith, from Phoenix, Arizona. Social security number 523-098-1322. Is your data safe?

      Imagine how you’d freak out if I, by change, got it right.

      • stevedice@sh.itjust.works
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        1 hour ago

        What the hell?! You got mine right!

        Not really, but it would have been cool. Also, socials are 9 digits in the US.