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Jewish 23andMe users urged to delete data as genetics go up for sale

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Jewish 23andMe users are being urged to delete their data as the company's genetic information is up for sale. Less than a year after settling a lawsuit over a data breach, the company has announced it is for sale along with all the genetic data it has collected, putting the genetic information of Jewish clients at risk. Privacy experts are advising users to delete their data now while they still can. The company's saliva-based tests provide information on ancestry and genetic risk for diseases. There are concerns about potential risks to having genetic information available, including discrimination by health insurance companies based on lifestyle information.

Original article source: https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-848337
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