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Attorney General Coleman Encourages Kentuckians to Delete 23andMe Data
['Erin Schmitt']
WMSK
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 9, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman issued a consumer alert and encouraged Kentuckians to protect their genetic data following 23andMe’s bankruptcy announcement.
Given the sensitive consumer data 23andMe has amassed, Attorney General Coleman is reminding Kentuckians of their rights under the Kentucky Genetic Information Privacy Act.
Scroll to a section labeled “23andMe Data” at the bottom of the page.
Click “View” next to “23andMe Data.” Download your data: If you want a copy of your genetic data for personal storage, choose the option to download it to your device before proceeding.
Click “Permanently Delete Data.” Confirm your request: You’ll receive an email from 23andMe; follow the link in the email to confirm your deletion request.
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