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23andMe Bankruptcy Sparks Privacy Concerns for 15 Million Users

4/26/2025

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23andMe's bankruptcy raises alarms over the future of its vast genetic database, housing sensitive information from over 15 million customers. Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner emphasizes the importance of protecting this valuable data, as the company gains court permission to sell its assets, leaving individuals and families vulnerable to privacy breaches.

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23andMe's bankruptcy raises alarms over the future of its vast genetic database, housing sensitive information from over 15 million customers. Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner emphasizes the importance of protecting this valuable data, as the company gains court permission to sell its assets, leaving individuals and families vulnerable to privacy breaches.