Joseph Selsavage, interim CEO of 23andMe, testified before lawmakers that 1.9 million users have requested deletion of their genetic data since the company declared bankruptcy. Concerns arose over the potential sale of sensitive data to unscrupulous buyers, particularly after Regeneron acquired the company’s assets for $256 million. Meanwhile, over two dozen states have initiated legal action against 23andMe to prevent the sale of customer data without consent, emphasizing the growing need for data privacy amidst corporate transitions and data breaches.
Joseph Selsavage mentioned at a hearing that 1.9 million customers have requested data deletion since the bankruptcy, expressing a significant concern over data privacy.
Regeneron's auction win, valued at $256 million, raised questions about customer data privacy, leading to more customers seeking deletion of their genetic information.
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