CNBC March 25, 2025
Key Points
– 23andMe has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which means a new company could acquire its genetic database.
– DNA data is particularly sensitive, and bad actors can use it to carry out numerous crimes.
– Here’s how you can delete your information from 23andMe.
23andMe has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which means its assets — including its vast genetic database — will soon be up for sale.
The company continues to sell its at-home DNA testing kits, allowing consumers to get insight into their family histories and genetic profiles. DNA data is particularly sensitive because each person’s sequence is unique, meaning it can never be fully anonymized, according to the National Human...
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