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Re:How CEO Anne Wojcicki Turned 23andMe Around After Falling... by BinaryIdiot on Saturday October 24, 2015 @01:19PM (#10444214)
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.

Re:How CEO Anne Wojcicki Turned 23andMe Around After Falling... by atomical on Saturday October 24, 2015 @02:18PM (#10444399)
The wait is over! I just had it done for free by a research study at U of M. Check out genes for good:http://genesforgood.sph.umich.edu
Re:How CEO Anne Wojcicki Turned 23andMe Around After Falling... by scottcowley on Saturday October 24, 2015 @06:15PM (#10445070)
Thanks for the tip! Just started the process for qualifying.
Re:How CEO Anne Wojcicki Turned 23andMe Around After Falling... by rgovind on Saturday October 24, 2015 @02:58PM (#10444510)
Even though dozens of companies have your data, when a new company comes, you will evaluate whether or not to give them your data.
Re:How CEO Anne Wojcicki Turned 23andMe Around After Falling... by blub on Saturday October 24, 2015 @02:56PM (#10444501)
Law enforcement agencies are asking 23andme for their customers' DNA. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10400550

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* [...] 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. [...]