23andme Privacy Insights
Updated Nov 17, 2024
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TrustĀ ScoreSummary
23andMe is a genetic testing and health service that collects extensive personal and genetic information from users. The service provides ancestry, health, and genetic insights while maintaining a strong focus on user privacy and consent.
Safety Concerns
- Extensive collection of sensitive genetic and personal health information
- Potential sharing of data with third-party service providers and research partners
- Risks associated with genetic data privacy and potential future uses
Third Party Sharing
23andMe shares data with service providers, research partners, and affiliates with user consent
Lemonaid Health, Inc.
Affiliate that contracts with licensed healthcare providers
Services used:
Telehealth services
Healthcare coordination
Data collected:
Health information
Personal information
LabCorp
Laboratory service provider
Services used:
Genotyping
Data collected:
Genetic data
Google Analytics
Analytics and tracking service
Services used:
Web analytics
Data collected:
Web behavior
Data Collection
23andMe collects comprehensive personal, genetic, and behavioral data through multiple channels
Identifiers
Name, email, address, IP address
Genetic Information
DNA sample, genetic variants, ancestry composition
Health Information
Medical history, health surveys, genetic health risks
Demographic Data
Age, race, ethnicity, gender
Web Behavior Information
Browsing history, site interactions, cookies
Professional Information
Education, occupation, household income
Device Information
Browser type, device identifiers, location data
Opt-Out Options
Global Privacy Control (Do Not Track)
- 1Enable browser GPC signal
- 2Adjust browser privacy settings
- 3Opt-out of cookies and tracking
Account Privacy Settings
- 1Log into 23andMe account
- 2Navigate to Account Settings
- 3Modify data sharing preferences
- 4Delete account if desired
Research Participation
- 1Opt-out of research in account settings
- 2Withdraw consent for data use