23andme Files for Bankruptcy Amid Privacy Concerns
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Genetic testing pioneer 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy following years of financial struggle and a massive data breach, prompting urgent privacy concerns regarding the sensitive DNA profiles of over 15 million users.
While the company maintains that data protection remains a priority during its search for a buyer, experts warn that limited federal oversight leaves customers vulnerable, leading many to recommend that users manually delete their accounts and request the destruction of their biological samples.
While the company maintains that data protection remains a priority during its search for a buyer, experts warn that limited federal oversight leaves customers vulnerable, leading many to recommend that users manually delete their accounts and request the destruction of their biological samples.
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