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23andMe—23andMe filed for bankruptcy raising genetic data fate concerns

23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025, raising serious concerns about the fate of genetic data from 15 million customers. Multiple state attorneys general urged users to delete their data before a potential sale.

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Confirms Legal Action Mar 23, 2025 verified

NYT reports 23andMe bankruptcy filing raises genetic data concerns

The New York Times reported on 23andMe's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, highlighting concerns from state attorneys general about the fate of genetic data from 15 million customers.

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