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Attorney General Leads 27 States Against 23andMe Data Sale

6/18/2025

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, joined by 27 states, is taking a stand against 23andMe's plan to sell the genetic data of 15 million customers amid bankruptcy. They assert that such sensitive information demands explicit consent, highlighting the urgent need to safeguard personal genetic data and protect consumers' rights.

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, joined by 27 states, is taking a stand against 23andMe's plan to sell the genetic data of 15 million customers amid bankruptcy. They assert that such sensitive information demands explicit consent, highlighting the urgent need to safeguard personal genetic data and protect consumers' rights.