State Senator James Sanders is advising users of 23andMe, a company specializing in genetic testing, to erase their personal data following the company's recent bankruptcy filing. Facing financial difficulties, 23andMe possess over 15 million customers, leading to fears that their genetic and medical information could be exposed during potential sale proceedings. Despite the company reassuring users that data protection measures remain intact post-bankruptcy, concerns persist about safeguarding privacy from potential third-party access. As genetic testing grows popular, especially in culturally diverse areas like Queens, the stakes for personal data privacy are higher than ever before.
We cannot risk our genetic data being auctioned off or exposed. I strongly urge all consumers to act now and delete everything stored with 23andMe before it's too late.
Any buyer of 23andMe will be required to comply with applicable law with respect to the treatment of customer data.
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