Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, putting the DNA data of millions of users up for sale. Privacy experts and advocates are concerned about the potential sale of sensitive genetic information and the lack of control users have over where their data goes. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has warned users that their data could be sold and provided instructions on how to delete their genetic data from 23andMe. Security experts caution that once biometric data like DNA information is compromised, there is no way to change it. The sale of 23andMe serves as a reminder of the lack of federal regulation around genetic data held by tech companies and the potential risks to users' privacy.
23andMe Bankruptcy Raises Privacy Concerns Over DNA Data
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