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23andMe Bankruptcy Sparks Privacy Fears in Black Communities

4/19/2025

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Brigethia A. Guins-Jamison, 31, sought to uncover her roots through 23andMe, but the company's bankruptcy and looming data sales have sparked fears over privacy, particularly within Black communities. Legal experts caution that existing protections fall short, leaving many feeling betrayed by the company's promises of a richer connection to their heritage.

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Brigethia A. Guins-Jamison, 31, sought to uncover her roots through 23andMe, but the company's bankruptcy and looming data sales have sparked fears over privacy, particularly within Black communities. Legal experts caution that existing protections fall short, leaving many feeling betrayed by the company's promises of a richer connection to their heritage.