23andMe Data Rights Reclamation Portal - FAQs

Yes, we strongly recommend that you:

1. Download your raw data from your 23andMe account
2. Use our tool to establish ownership
3. Request deletion of your data from 23andMe's servers

This comprehensive approach provides the strongest protection for your genetic data during 23andMe's bankruptcy proceedings.

No, absolutely not. Only you retain rights to your genetic data through your blockchain wallet. GenoBank.io serves solely as the technological infrastructure provider, enabling you to establish and maintain ownership of your genetic information.

Our patented BioNFT™ technology creates a verifiable claim of ownership that only you control through your private keys. We cannot access, use, or transfer your data without your explicit permission.

Our BioNFT™ claim provides strong evidence of your intent to rescind consent, but its acceptance in legal proceedings depends on the specific court and judge.

NFT-based ownership claims have been recognized in some legal proceedings, but the legal landscape is still evolving. This claim strengthens your position by:

• Creating a verifiable timestamp of your rescission notice
• Establishing cryptographic proof of your genetic data ownership
• Demonstrating proactive measures to protect your rights

While we can't guarantee how every judge will view blockchain-based evidence, this claim provides significantly more protection than taking no action.

We're providing this service free of charge because we believe in building the largest syndicate of DNA data owners who control their own genetic information. Our mission is to empower individuals with true ownership of their most personal data.

This aligns with our long-term vision of creating a privacy-preserving ecosystem where:

• Individuals maintain complete control over their genetic data
• Data owners receive fair compensation if they choose to share their data
• Network participants gain access to optional privacy-preserving applications

By building this community, we aim to transform the genomics industry from its current extractive model to one that respects individual sovereignty and privacy while enabling beneficial scientific and medical advances.

Our patented technology creates a unique, privacy-preserving fingerprint of your genetic data through a sophisticated two-step process:

1. 96 SNPs Selection: We identify 96 specific Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) from your genetic data. These carefully selected markers provide enough uniqueness to identify your genome without revealing sensitive health information.
2. Bloom Filter Hashing: These SNPs are then processed through a probabilistic data structure called a Bloom filter, which creates a cryptographic hash. This hash serves as a unique identifier that can verify your genome without storing or exposing the actual genetic data.

The BioNFT™ protocol then:

• Creates a non-fungible token representing ownership of your genetic data
• Links this token to your blockchain wallet address
• Registers the claim on the Story Protocol, establishing a timestamped record
• Enables verifiable proof of ownership without revealing genetic information

This approach provides cryptographic proof of ownership while maintaining privacy, allowing you to prove you own specific genetic data without exposing the data itself.

No, uploading your data is completely optional. Our process works as follows:

• Your raw genetic data file is processed entirely in your browser
• We extract only the minimal necessary information (96 SNPs) to create a DNA fingerprint
• This fingerprint is hashed and used to create your claim on Story Protocol
• The original file remains on your device unless you opt-in to upload

We offer optional encrypted storage if you'd like to keep a secure backup of your data, but this is not required to establish ownership. Our focus is on creating the ownership claim while preserving your privacy and control over your genetic information.

"1 Genome, 1 BioNFT, 1 vote" represents our democratic governance framework for the future of genetic data management:

• 1 Genome: Each individual's genetic data is unique and valuable, representing their biological identity
• 1 BioNFT: Each genome is represented by a single non-fungible token that establishes verifiable ownership
• 1 Vote: Each BioNFT holder gets equal voting rights in the ecosystem's governance decisions

This governance structure ensures:

• Equal representation regardless of wealth or status
• Democratic decision-making on data sharing policies
• Community control over the development of the platform
• Fair distribution of benefits from any commercial applications

By establishing this governance model, we're creating a more equitable system where the individuals whose data creates value have a direct say in how that value is managed and distributed.

BioNFTs™ are fundamentally different from standard NFTs in several important ways:

• Patented Technology: BioNFTs™ are protected by multiple US patents (US-11984203-B1, US-11915808-B1), giving them stronger legal standing than typical NFTs
• Biometric Verification: They incorporate validated biometric data (96 SNPs) that can be mathematically linked to a specific individual
• Legal Framework: BioNFTs™ are designed with legal enforceability in mind, including structured metadata that conforms to jurisdictional requirements
• Privacy Compliance: The technology is built to be compliant with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks
• Real-World Application: They represent actual legal rights to tangible biometric data rather than digital art or collectibles

These distinctions make BioNFTs™ more likely to be recognized in legal proceedings as valid evidence of data ownership and consent revocation, though as with any emerging technology, judicial recognition may vary across jurisdictions.