23andMe, the DNA testing company, has filed for bankruptcy, leading to potential risks for over 15 million customers regarding their genetic information. With assets to be sold to pay creditors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized the rights of customers under state laws to delete their genetic data. Customers are urged to take steps to remove their data and destroy their genetic samples. Illustrative guidance is provided to help users quickly navigate the process of securing their genetic privacy as the company's future remains uncertain.
If you are one of the over 15 million people who have provided saliva samples to them, ... your genetic information could wind up elsewhere - and potentially used in ways you never wanted.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert ... to remind Californians of their right to delete their genetic data under the Genetic Information Privacy Act.
Follow these steps to delete your account and personal information ... within a couple of minutes.
If you previously opted to have your saliva sample and DNA stored ... you can revoke permission for your genetic data to be used for research.
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