23andMe · 23andMe Privacy Statement

CCPA Rights for California Residents

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Why it matters

California law provides some of the strongest consumer privacy rights in the US, and 23andMe is required to honor them — including for highly sensitive genetic data.

Consumer impact

23andMe collects highly sensitive genetic and health data that can reveal predispositions to serious diseases and relate to biological relatives who never consented to testing. The company may share de-identified genetic data with pharmaceutical and research partners if you opt into the Research program, and can disclose personal data to law enforcement in response to valid legal process. You can opt out of research participation, request sample discard, or delete your account entirely through your account settings at https://www.23andme.com/settings/.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    California residents can submit a CCPA data access or deletion request through the privacy rights portal linked in the 23andMe Privacy Statement. Log into your account or submit as an unverified consumer and follow the verification steps provided.

Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    The California Attorney General enforces CCPA/CPRA rights for California residents.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
23andMe Privacy Statement
Entity
23andMe
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000905
Document ID
CA-D-00148
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Source URL
https://www.23andme.com/legal/privacy/
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Entity: 23andMe | Document: 23andMe Privacy Statement | Record: CA-P-000905
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:27:43 UTC | SHA-256: 844495d7dee78511…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/23andme/23andme-privacy-statement/ccpa-rights-for-california-residents/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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