Is 23 and me safe and secure?

Your data is fiercely protected by security practices that are regularly reviewed and updated. Your genetic information deserves the highest level of security, because without security, you can’t have privacy. 23andMe employs software, hardware, and physical security measures to protect your data.

Is 23andMe confidential?

We will not share Individual-level Genetic Information or Self-Reported Information with any third party without your explicit consent. If you do not wish to receive these notifications, you can manage them by editing your preferences in your 23andMe Account Settings.

Should I consent to 23andMe research?

“If customers don’t consent, none of their data is shared,” a 23andMe spokeswoman said. Consumers seem to have made the decision that altruism is the proper course of action: If their DNA can help find a cause of, or cure for, a disease, they want to be part of that process.

Does ancestry DNA share your information?

Ancestry does not share your individual Personal Information (including your Genetic Information) with third-parties except as described in this Privacy Statement or with your additional consent. We do not voluntarily share your information with law enforcement.

Does 23andMe give out your information?

Access To Your Information 23andMe will not sell, lease, or rent your individual-level information to a third party for research purposes without your explicit consent. We will not​ share your data with any ​public databases​.

What information does 23andMe ask for?

They have your entire genome (the sequence of nucleotides that make up your DNA), your browsing activity on their site, the information you provide when registering (like email and name), sex, date of birth, credit card number, the results of any health or behavior-related quizzes on their site (which can include …