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Don't leave your privacy and safety to chance, safeguard your information before you become a target.
If you wait until you're targeted, it will be too late to stop people from finding out information about you. Use Tate's Privacy Checklist to take back…
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Delete your data from 23andMe, like right now. The company is in trouble, and you don't want them to have your DNA.
23andMe just laid off 40% of its staff. It is a company that is deeply in trouble. I certainly would not trust them with your DNA any more (I didn't…
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Don't let your State keep and use your child's DNA indefinitely -- opt-out, if you can.
Every State collects a DNA sample for newborns to test for genetic disorders -- but many states store and use that DNA for research indefinitely. Ask…
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Are you a US Veteran? If so, the Department of Defense still has your DNA.
For those of us who have served in the US Military since 1985, it is almost a certainty that your DNA has been retained by the DoD indefinitely.
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Re-highlighting the risk of willingly uploading your DNA to 3rd parties -- don't do it!
Even if the platform is secure, other users (including hackers) can access information and potentially target you by your DNA attributes (i.e., race…
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Think twice before giving up your DNA to testing services like 23andme; but if you do, make sure you protect it!
Your DNA is extremely personal and contains a lot of information about you (obviously) - you should protect it. Ensure you trust the company, protect…
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