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Can you do genetic testing anonymously?

DNA tests can’t be anonymous. You could jump through hoops to attempt to mask your name and location, but your DNA is an unique marker of your identity that could be mishandled no matter what.

Can 23andMe be done anonymously?

We have designed our service to give customers control over how much information they share. That includes giving our customers the prerogative to use a pseudonym when connecting with other 23andMe customers, if they wish.

What is the best company for genetic testing?

The Best DNA Testing Kit

• Our pick. AncestryDNA. A DNA test kit that’s great for tracing your roots and finding relatives.
• Runner-up. 23andMe. A more polished interface, with results for maternal and paternal heritage.
• Upgrade pick. FamilyTreeDNA. A data trove for genealogists with a bigger budget.

How can I get an anonymous DNA test?

To achieve anonymity, the company suggests using a post office box to receive the testing kit to avoid leaking your address. Email addresses can also be anonymous if one chooses. Usually, the payment alone would leak personal information but cryptocurrencies can be anonymous.

Can ancestry DNA be anonymous?

DNASquirrel advocates for ANONYMOUS genetic testing. In a nutshell, this means signing up for 23andMe, AncestryDNA or other consumer genetic test without revealing any personally identifying information. As a result, only YOU benefit from your DNA.

Can you keep AncestryDNA results private?

If you’d like to receive an ethnicity estimate without being listed as a match to potential relatives, you can choose not to see your DNA matches or be listed as their match. The option to hide DNA matches provides you with more control over your own data and privacy.

How accurate is ancestry DNA testing?

Reading your DNA is a first step in generating your AncestryDNA results. Accuracy is very high when it comes to reading each of the hundreds of thousands of positions (or markers) in your DNA. With current technology, AncestryDNA has, on average, an accuracy rate of over 99 percent for each marker tested.

Can ancestry sell my DNA?

Ancestry does not sell your Personal Information.