Altruist Files

How to make a file an Altruist File

When you upload or import a genetic data file into your Sequencing.com account you have the option to designate that file an ‘Altruist File.’ Altruist Files become part of the Altruist Database, a philanthropic open-data initiative to help accelerate life-saving research.

By default, every file you upload or import is not an Altruist File. You must specifically opt-in for your file to become an Altruist File.

After uploading or importing a file into your account, go to your My Files page, locate your file in the folder ‘My Uploaded Files’.
Click the Altruist button to ‘On’ for that file.
- The Altruist button is located to the left of every file.
Your file will automatically be cleansed of personally identifiable information and the data within the file will be anonymously added to the Altruist Database.
If you change your mind, you can turn ‘Off’ the Altruist designation for a file at any time. If you do, the file’s data will be removed from the Altruist Database.

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