23andMe Bankruptcy Filing Puts Customer DNA Data at Risk of Being Sold
2025-03-26
LA Times
The recent bankruptcy filing of 23andMe has sparked concerns over the security of its vast repository of customer DNA data. As the company claims ownership of aggregated genetic information, there's a risk that this sensitive data could be sold to the highest bidder, raising serious privacy concerns. With the rise of genetic testing and direct-to-consumer genetic services, the issue of data protection has become increasingly important. As 23andMe navigates bankruptcy, the fate of its customers' personal health information hangs in the balance, highlighting the need for robust data security measures and clear regulations around genetic data ownership and sales. Key issues include genetic data protection and DNA privacy.
