23andMe Files for Bankruptcy Amid Data Privacy Concerns
23andMe, the renowned DNA testing company, has filed for bankruptcy, marking a significant turn in the genetic testing industry. The company, which once promised to revolutionize personal health and ancestry insights, announced its bankruptcy alongside the resignation of its CEO, Anne Wojcicki. This news comes as a shock to many of its users, who now face uncertainties about the future of their genetic data.
The filing follows a series of data breaches and privacy concerns that have plagued 23andMe in recent years. California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert, urging 23andMe customers to take immediate steps to protect their personal information. The Washington Post reported on the increasing demands from users to delete their data from the company's servers, reflecting growing unease about data privacy in the genetic testing sector.
The bankruptcy filing raises questions about what will happen to the millions of genetic profiles stored by 23andMe. ABC News highlighted the potential for these profiles to be sold off or mishandled during the bankruptcy proceedings, adding another layer of concern for users already worried about their privacy.
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Has 23andMe filed for bankruptcy?
Over the weekend, genetic testing and biotechnology company 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Founded in 2006, the company became popular with millions of Americans who sent in samples of saliva with the promise of learning about their ancestry and genetic health predispositions.
How do I remove my DNA from 23andme?
Scroll to the “23andMe Data” section at the bottom of the page and click View. If you want to download your data, select what you want. Scroll to the “Delete Data” section and click Permanently Delete Data. Confirm your request: You'll receive an email from 23andMe, and click the link in the email to confirm.
Can I get 23andme to delete my data?
Click “View” next to “23andMe Data.” You can download your genetic data if you want a copy for personal storage. After that, scroll to the “Delete Data” section and click “Permanently Delete Data.” You will receive an email from 23andMe.
How to delete genetic data?
Go to the 'Settings' section of your profile. Scroll to a section labeled '23andMe Data' at the bottom of the page. Download your data: If you want a copy of your genetic data for personal storage, choose the option to download it to your device before proceeding. Scroll to the 'Delete Data' section.
