23andMe collects your genetic information from your DNA sample as well as self-reported health data, family history, traits, and behavioral information from how you use the service. This data collectively forms an unusually comprehensive personal profile.
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The scope definition determines which digital properties and service interactions fall under the privacy framework described in the statement. This establishes the jurisdictional boundaries for how 23andMe applies its privacy procedures across its portfolio of platforms and services.
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The data 23andMe collects spans your DNA sequence, health conditions, family relationships, and digital behavior, creating a profile that cannot be changed or replaced if compromised; users should carefully review all consent options before submitting a sample.
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"This Privacy Statement applies to all websites owned and operated by 23andMe, including www.23andme.com, and any other websites, pages, features, or content we own or operate, and to your use of the 23andMe mobile app and any related Services.Excerpt from 23andMe's Privacy Statement
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Genetic data is classified as a special category of personal data under GDPR Article 9, requiring explicit consent as the lawful basis for processing in most contexts.
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The scope definition determines which digital properties and service interactions fall under the privacy framework described in the statement. This establishes the jurisdictional boundaries for how 23andMe applies its privacy procedures across its portfolio of platforms and services.
The data 23andMe collects spans your DNA sequence, health conditions, family relationships, and digital behavior, creating a profile that cannot be changed or replaced if compromised; users should carefully review all consent options before submitting a sample.
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