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Old 08-06-2017, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
They told me the results were 'destroyed' 2 weeks, if I remember correctly, after the results were mailed out.
The 23&me website, Our Health + Ancestry DNA Service - 23andMe , says:

"How large is the 23andMe DNA database?

The 23andMe DNA database has more than two million genotyped customers worldwide. You will continue to find new relatives as our database grows over time."

Also in the user agreement:

"Further, you acknowledge and agree that 23andMe is free to preserve and disclose any and all Personal Information to law enforcement agencies or others if required to do so by law or in the good faith...."

In other parts they say that 23&me retains the rights to genetic data they provide you for research and commercial products.