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MR_MAGOO

MR_MAGOO Report 7 Apr 2025 22:12

If you have DNA with them you must consider whether to delete it or keep it. At the moment it’s unknown what the future holds.



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp9z7m2nljyo

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 8 Apr 2025 08:37

I thought it was being sold off and everyone was advised to remove their data. Livingdna is currently suggesting a move over to them. But surprised that MH asnn’t done the same.

Will post the liink if I can find it.

Added: it was an email - here is some of it:
If you’re looking for a secure and reliable way to continue exploring your genetics, Living DNA is here for you.
We know that recent news about 23andMe may have raised some concerns about the future of your DNA data held with them and with any other testing companies.
With security and integrity at our hearts we take being the custodians of your data as a massive responsibility. This also means that you have control of what you do with your data and when.

also a link to another article:
https://www.sciencealert.com/23andme-is-bankrupt-heres-what-that-means-for-your-genetic-data

There are also recent reports from America saying people are having problems deleting thier data.

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 9 Apr 2025 10:16

An interesting article in the new Famiy Tree Magazine. Unusually they have daed it as up to dateto the 26th March.

At that time they were advocating hanging on but also gave suggestions on how to save your data, contacts etc if you want to go ahead with deleting.

They also gave the 23andme link to keep up to date and there own
https://bit.ly/3FIBsJn

www.family-tree.co.uk/news/dna-testing-company-23andme-files-for-bankruptcy