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.

  • ipkpjersi@lemmy.ml
    4·
    4 days ago

    The safest way to do it is to not participate, which is why I have not participated and none of my family have. I am glad this trend seems to be dying out.

    • lightnsfw@reddthat.com
      3·
      4 days ago

      I am unfortunately not so lucky. My brother’s idiot wife jumped right on board as soon as it was available. Even after I told them how terrible of an idea it was.