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Congressmen sound alarm over data privacy following 23andMe bankruptcy
Three congressmen on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a letter to the genetic testing company 23andMe on Thursday, asking the company questions about its data privacy policies.
23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. What could happen to users' genetic data?
Over the weekend, biotechnology company 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Questions remain over what could happen to users' genetic data?
23andMe bankruptcy under congressional investigation for customer data
23andMe exploded into the mainstream with its at-home DNA testing kits that gave customers insight into their family histories and genetic profiles. The company was once valued at a peak of $6 billion, but has since struggled to generate recurring revenue and establish a lucrative research and therapeutics businesses.
How to delete your 23andMe data after the company filed for bankruptcy
When the California biotech firm filed for bankruptcy, there was one looming question for customers: What's going to happen to my data?
23andMe files for bankruptcy, and customers are worried about their data
The Brief23andMe announced on March 24 that it had filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, leaving customers wondering what will happen with the data the company has collected.A court-supervised sale will determine who gets to buy the company and all of its data.
Lawmakers launch investigation into 23AndMe after bankruptcy
A group of House lawmakers launched a probe on Thursday into 23andMe’s handling of customers’ sensitive data following the company’s filing for bankruptcy last month. In a letter to 23andMe, House Commerce and Energy Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.
Feds may want a say in 23andMe bankruptcy court sale of genetic data
The company's bankruptcy has spotlighted the vulnerability of private consumer genetic testing data. Citing "national security" concerns, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday that any sale of genetic test maker 23andMe could be subject to federal review.
23andMe Files for Bankruptcy. What Happens to My DNA Records?
Ancestry site's database holds genetic information of over 15 million people, but the company's bankruptcy has made its ...
23andMe Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy—CEO Anne Wojcicki Exits
Wojcicki said she intends to become an outside bidder to acquire the company’s assets after her earlier efforts to take 23andMe private failed.
23andMe files for bankruptcy, putting its hoard of personal health information at risk
23andme says it owns the aggregated genetic data of its customers, meaning it can sell it to the highest bidder ...
23andMe Files for Bankruptcy as CEO Anne Wojcicki Resigns — What Will Happen to Your DNA Data?
Genetics company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and its CEO is stepping down, leaving many users concerned about the future of their data.
23andMe Filed for Bankruptcy. What Does That Mean For Your Account?
T he genetic testing and information company, 23andMe, announced on March 23 that it has filed for bankruptcy, after years of financial struggles and data privacy concerns.
Anne Wojcicki quits as 23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The DNA testing company faced major hurdles in the past year, including a data breach and a failed take-private attempt by CEO Anne Wojcicki.
US House committee seeks testimony from 23andMe co-founder after bankruptcy
A U.S. House committee on Tuesday asked 23andMe's co-founder to testify next month as it launched an investigation into the ...
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Capitol Hill on High Alert, Chairman Comer Investigates 23andMe's Bankruptcy Amid Fears of Americans' DNA Data Falling to Foreign Powers
Chairman Comer investigates 23andMe's bankruptcy over data privacy concerns, focusing on risks to genetic information ...