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23andMe Bankruptcy: 15 Million Users’ Data at Risk

4/10/2025

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23andMe's bankruptcy sends shockwaves through the realm of genetic data, putting the sensitive information of 15 million users at risk. As the company gears up to sell this invaluable data, experts express grave concerns over potential misuse and inadequate legal protections. To protect their personal genetic information, users are urged to delete their accounts.

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Story summary

23andMe's bankruptcy sends shockwaves through the realm of genetic data, putting the sensitive information of 15 million users at risk. As the company gears up to sell this invaluable data, experts express grave concerns over potential misuse and inadequate legal protections. To protect their personal genetic information, users are urged to delete their accounts.