Provision record
23andMe · 23andMe Privacy Statement · View original document ↗

Two-factor authentication account protection

Medium severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 265 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

How does 23andMe protect user accounts?
23andMe protects user accounts with 2-factor authentication.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The use of 2-factor authentication represents a specific security measure applied to user accounts, which is relevant to assessing the baseline protection 23andMe provides for account access.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1897 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The reader's 23andMe account is protected by 2-factor authentication as a stated security measure.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

Use another user's account or share your account with another person;

ClickUp Medium

You are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your unique password and account information at all times.

Revolut Medium

If you do not have a social security number you may still be eligible to open a limited Revolut personal account.

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Your account is protected with 2-factor authentication.

Excerpt from 23andMe's Privacy Statement

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
23andMe Privacy Statement
Entity
23andMe
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-026182
Document ID
CA-D-00148
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
84a7d427df1aaecf20068443719f4fe644ec63786924fac774f611468fc0435b
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 07:23 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: 23andMe
Document: 23andMe Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-026182
Captured: 2026-07-09 07:23:55 UTC
SHA-256: 84a7d427df1aaecf…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/23andme/23andme-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-026182/two-factor-authentication-account-protection/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 23andMe's Two-factor authentication account protection clause do?

The use of 2-factor authentication represents a specific security measure applied to user accounts, which is relevant to assessing the baseline protection 23andMe provides for account access.

How does this clause affect you?

The reader's 23andMe account is protected by 2-factor authentication as a stated security measure.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 265 platforms. See the full comparison.

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