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23andMe's DNA Dilemma: What Bankruptcy Means for Your Genetic Data

23andMe's DNA Dilemma: What Bankruptcy Means for Your Genetic Data

23andMe, the leading light of the genetic testing and personal genomics revolution, took an exhilarating step forward this past week. This momentous announcement has already been making waves throughout the industry. Its March 23, 2025 announcement that it has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision is a welcome relief after...

23andMe Files for Bankruptcy Amid Data Privacy Concerns, Urges Customers to Delete Data

23andMe Files for Bankruptcy Amid Data Privacy Concerns, Urges Customers to Delete Data

23andMe, the California-based personal genomics company, has today made a formal Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing. This decision deepens uncertainty about the long-term fate of its extensive genetic database. The company has faced recent and unprecedented scrutiny by the public for its data privacy practices. Now, as part of the...