Customers urged to consider deleting their data after genetic testing company collapses

Summary

Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, putting the DNA data of millions of users at risk of being sold.

Privacy advocates have urged consumers to delete their data amid fears it could be sold to data brokers or used for targeted advertising.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta advised customers to consider deleting their profiles after the company’s share price crash heightened concerns.

CEO Anne Wojcicki reportedly rejected three takeover bids before the bankruptcy filing, raising questions about the company’s future and data protection.

  • Komodo Rodeo@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    I am 100%. Just because you say something doesn’t mean that someone else will agree, but if you don’t say it they’ll turn around and claim that no one disagrees with them. The doltish Red Wave certainly wasn’t for lack of debates or opposition, but it bears saying anyway.