With the 23andMe, the DNA genetic testing company filing for bankruptcy — and warnings to delete your data before a sale — I sure hope Hugo’s DNA via Embark isn’t in danger of being leaked to the masses. 😉
Uncertainty about future use…
23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is looking to find a buyer for its assets… including data. Experts are saying if you used their service, you should delete your account. Even if you do, there are still privacy risks. If the data falls into the wrong hands, it could be exploited Add to that, there’s limited control even after you delete since the company is legally required to retain some information — like your genetic data, DOB, sex, etc., for compliance regulations.
Your DNA isn’t just about you — it’s tied to your relatives. If a family member’s data is sold or misused, it could indirectly expose insights about you, even if you never used the service. With the company’s fate uncertain, deleting your data now could limit exposure to whatever comes next. It’s a proactive step if you’re uneasy about who might control your genetic blueprint down the line.
Not a big deal scare for pet DNA!
We’re still waiting on Hugo’s results from Embark. I’m thinking he may come back 25% cat (as evidenced by how he lays on the back of the couch) and 25% pancake (because he can flatten his body out more than any creature I’ve ever seen). Who know what the other 50% will be identified as.
Now you know: Steven Seagal claimed that, due to his aikido training, he was “immune” to being choked unconscious. With Seagal’s permission, his stuntman proceeded to choke him unconscious, with Seagal losing control of his bowels.