Re:23andMe is reportedly turning the blame back on its custo...
by tzs on Wednesday January 24, 2024 @08:29AM
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> What feature?
If you opt in to finding DNA relatives then you essentially get a list of all your DNA relatives on 23andMe that have also opted in. DNA relative seems to be people who are 4th cousins or closer to you. For each you get a name and an approximate location.
> Does 'gain access' here mean all the data you would have as if you logged in as that user?
Yes.
> How does 14K become 7M? Is it that case that an average user has access to the data of 500 other users on website? (7M/14K)
Data point: I have opted in. My DNA relatives list has just over 1500 other people on it.
If you opt in to finding DNA relatives then you essentially get a list of all your DNA relatives on 23andMe that have also opted in. DNA relative seems to be people who are 4th cousins or closer to you. For each you get a name and an approximate location.
> Does 'gain access' here mean all the data you would have as if you logged in as that user?
Yes.
> How does 14K become 7M? Is it that case that an average user has access to the data of 500 other users on website? (7M/14K)
Data point: I have opted in. My DNA relatives list has just over 1500 other people on it.