California Attorney General Issues Alert Following 23andMe’s Bankruptcy and Data Breach

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued an urgent consumer alert following the recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by the DNA testing company 23andMe. The alert comes in the wake of a significant data breach that compromised the genetic and personal information of millions of customers. 23andMe, a pioneer in direct-to-consumer genetic testing, announced its bankruptcy as part of a strategic move to sell itself, amidst mounting financial pressures and the fallout from the data breach.

The breach, which exposed sensitive data including ancestry reports and health predisposition information, has raised serious privacy concerns. Attorney General Bonta's alert emphasizes the importance of safeguarding personal information and warns consumers about the risks associated with genetic testing services. The alert also advises affected individuals to monitor their credit reports and consider freezing their credit as precautionary measures.

The situation has sparked a broader conversation about data privacy and security in the biotechnology sector. As 23andMe navigates its bankruptcy and potential acquisition, the focus remains on how the company will address the breach and ensure the protection of customer data moving forward.

• 23andMe
• California
• data breach
• Rob Bonta

Detailed Genetic testing firm 23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Attorney general urges Californians: Consider deleting genetic data from 23andMe

2 weeks ago

- sacbee

Anne Wojcicki Quits As 23andMe Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

2 weeks ago

- businessinsider

DNA testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy to sell itself; CEO leaves after failed bids

2 weeks ago

- reuters

23andMe Files for Bankruptcy Amid Concerns About Security of Customers’ Genetic Data

2 weeks ago

- nytimes

Related issues news

How do I remove data from 23andMe?

Users can request 23andMe delete their genetic data in the “settings” section of their profile under the “23andMe Data” at the bottom of the page. Users can also download a copy of their genetic data for personal storage.

Is 23 and me bankrupt?

The genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday after months of uncertainty over its business model and mounting concerns about the security of the troves of customer data it holds.