To delete your X (formerly Twitter) account, you first need to deactivate it, and it will be deleted permanently after 30 days. Here's how to do it.

Instead, try the free Windows program Eraser, which uses Department of Defense-level data destruction algorithms to get rid of files permanently. For Macs, there's Clean My MacX Shredder, $40.

How to delete your 23andMe data According to a consumer alert from the California attorney general, there are a few steps you can take to protect your data from any potential privacy concerns.

Scroll to the "Delete Data" section. Click "Permanently Delete Data." Confirm your request: You'll receive an email from 23andMe; follow the link in the email to confirm your deletion request.

How to delete your 23andMe data To delete your data from 23andMe, you need to log in to your account and then follow these steps: Navigate to the Settings section of your profile.