23andMe faces corporate meltdown and bankruptcy

The consumer DNA testing firm confronts severe financial troubles that have led to bankruptcy filings and spurred debates over data privacy and user protection measures

cnet.com / 23andMe Files for Bankruptcy Protection: What Will Happen to Your Data?

What's scary is how much we don't know. If you're worried about data privacy, think about deleting your data now.

gizmodo.com / 23andMe’s Meltdown Was Inevitable—and Deserved

There's only so much you can learn from a consumer DNA test, and most people simply don't need one.

techcrunch.com / 23andMe files for bankruptcy: How to delete your data

23andMe holds millions of customers' genetic information. Here's what you can do to protect your data.

thenextweb.com / 23andMe bankruptcy: Can EU and UK laws protect DNA data? Here’s what you need to know

23andMe, based in San Francisco, filed for bankruptcy and seeks a new buyer amid fears over customer data security. A 2023 breach exposed personal details of about half its 15 million users, prompting many to consider deleting their accounts.

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