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California Attorney General Rob Bonta reminded consumers of their right to delete their data from 23andMe, emphasizing the importance of data protection amid the company’s financial distress.
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Last week, the genetics company filed for bankruptcy and will sell its trove of user-submitted DNA to the highest or best bidder, the company said in an open letter to customers about the bankruptcy p...
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23andMe files for Chapter 11, genetic data security at risk
The genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising concerns about the security of customer genetic data.
23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data
Me collected information from survey questions about personal health and beyond, such as drinking habits and risk tolerance.
23andMe Files for Chapter 11: What's Next for Your Data?
The genetic testing company has filed for bankruptcy protection and it's unclear what will happen to its massive collection of customer data.
If You're Black, You Have Every Right To Be Paranoid About Where Your Genetic Data Is Going
Where would my genetic data go after I dropped it in a mailbox and sent it to a lab for an intimate analysis performed by some anonymous professional on behalf of a publicly traded company? I felt one could never be too sure.
FTC: 23andMe buyer must honor firm’s privacy promises for genetic data
As you may know, 23andMe collects and holds sensitive, immutable, identifiable personal information about millions of American consumers who have used the Company's genetic testing and telehealth services.
Former Denver District Attorney urges customers of 23andMe to keep their data
Me declared bankruptcy, raising concerns about data for millions of customers. But genetic genealogy is extremely helpful in solving cold cases, former Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrisey said.
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FTC Scrutiny on 23andMe Data Transfer Amid Bankruptcy
The U.S. FTC is worried about the potential sale of Americans' personal data due to 23andMe's bankruptcy. The FTC Chairman emphasized that any buyer of 23andMe should adhere to the company's privacy policy,
23andMe bankruptcy: With America's DNA put on sale, market panic gets a new form of testing
Genetic testing company 23andMe’s bankruptcy has led to a new consumer privacy issue: what happens to the DNA of millions of Americans when it goes on sale?
How to Delete Your Data From 23andMe
DNA-testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, which means the future of the company’s vast trove of customer data is unknown. Here’s what that means for your genetic data.
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Michigan residents should delete 23andMe accounts to protect personal data, AG says
LANSING, MI – Michigan’s attorney general is urging residents to delete their 23andMe accounts. Dana Nessel said Wednesday that account holders should take proactive steps to protect their sensitive personal data after the popular genetic testing company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month.
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23andMe bankruptcy: With America's DNA put on sale, market panic gets a new twist
Currently, when 23andMe sells genetic data to other research companies ... medical results through the mail is taking a risk of exposure," Brockhaus said. "Our very identities can be stolen ...
Deleting Your 23andMe Account? Some Data Could Still Be Sold
Me’s IT systems saw a surge in traffic as people scrambled to delete DNA and genetic data before it's sold in bankruptcy proceedings.
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