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23andMe Bankruptcy Sparks Privacy Fears for Users

7/9/2025

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Utah families are grappling with privacy concerns as 23andMe files for bankruptcy and sells to Regeneron, turning genetic data into corporate assets. A significant data breach in 2023 impacted nearly 7 million users, raising alarms. Despite California's efforts to block the $305 million sale to co-founder Anne Wojcicki, users retain the option to delete their accounts.

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Story summary

Utah families are grappling with privacy concerns as 23andMe files for bankruptcy and sells to Regeneron, turning genetic data into corporate assets. A significant data breach in 2023 impacted nearly 7 million users, raising alarms. Despite California's efforts to block the $305 million sale to co-founder Anne Wojcicki, users retain the option to delete their accounts.