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23andMe Faces Bankruptcy, Users Warned of Data Breach

5/12/2025

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23andMe is grappling with Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has alerted nearly 7 million users about a significant data breach. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond cautions residents about the risk of genetic data sales during this turmoil. Customers are urged to protect their privacy by deleting their data and revoking research consent through their accounts.

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Story summary

23andMe is grappling with Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has alerted nearly 7 million users about a significant data breach. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond cautions residents about the risk of genetic data sales during this turmoil. Customers are urged to protect their privacy by deleting their data and revoking research consent through their accounts.