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AG Urges 23andMe Users to Protect Genetic Privacy

3/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is calling on 23andMe users to safeguard their genetic privacy by deleting their data after the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Customers can swiftly remove their accounts and request the destruction of their samples online, empowered by California laws that protect their genetic information during this uncertain time.

History

Historical Context

California's push for genetic privacy reflects ongoing concerns about data protection in the wake of the 2008 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which aimed to safeguard individuals from genetic discrimination. As direct-to-consumer genetic testing grows, similar privacy issues have emerged globally, echoing past debates over personal data rights and the ethical use of genetic information in healthcare and employment.

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Story summary

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is calling on 23andMe users to safeguard their genetic privacy by deleting their data after the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Customers can swiftly remove their accounts and request the destruction of their samples online, empowered by California laws that protect their genetic information during this uncertain time.

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