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You have 30 days to let 23andMe you don't agree to the new TOS or you won't be able to join class actions after massive data breach. (www.axios.com)
submitted 1 year ago by Marthirial to c/usa@lemmy.ml
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Although legal, the time frame and approach seems designed to shield the company from negligence.

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[–] davel@lemmy.ml 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

There are several reasons I never used 23andMe, one being that I live in the US and wouldn’t want to risk the data getting leaked to health insurance companies.

[–] Lekip@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 year ago

Now just hope your family was as smart too...

[–] clearedtoland@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Template in case anyone wants to use it:

To: arbitrationoptout@23andme.com, legal@23andme.com

Subject: Opt-out TOS

I am writing to opt out of the new terms of service that were recently announced. I have carefully reviewed the changes, and I am exercising my right to decline the forced arbitration and class action waiver. As per the instructions, I understand that I need to send a written notice of my decision to opt out to arbitrationoptout@23andme.com or legal@23andme.com. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request confirmation of my opt-out status once it has been processed.

[your name]