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Anne Wojcicki's bid to buy back 23andMe may not end legal fight over DNA customer data
Anne Wojcicki’s winning bid to reclaim control of 23andMe doesn’t necessarily end the fight over what happens to the DNA of ...
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Lack of appropriate safeguards led to 23andMe data breach, joint investigation finds
A joint investigation by Canadian and U.K. privacy watchdogs has found that inadequate security measures at genetic testing ...
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Can I Delete My 23andMe DNA? Everything to Know as the Genetics Company Gets a New Owner
The once-popular genetic testing company is being acquired by a nonprofit led by a 23andMe co-founder, as questions persist about how to remove personal data from it.
Bankrupt 23andMe is trying to sell Canadians' genetic information. Here's what you can do
The California-based company, which allowed customers to learn about their ancestry by submitting saliva samples in the mail, ...
23andMe did not protect customers’ data, Canadian and British watchdogs find
A 23andMe booth at a genealogical event. The Canadian and British commissioners found the company did not have adequate ...
UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach
The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.
Battle for 23andMe (and its data) grows
The fate of 23andMe (MEHCQ) and the treasure trove of data it has on its users is set to be fought over in court. Yahoo ...
One Tech Tip: How to protect your 23andMe genetic data
If you were a customer of 23andMe, you’re probably wondering what is going on with your data. It turns out you do have ...
23andMe Customers Did Not Expect Their DNA Data Would Be Sold, Lawsuit Claims
The genetic-testing company, which collected DNA data from users, is for sale in bankruptcy court. Now, 27 states and the ...
Oklahoma AG joins lawsuit to block 23andMe from selling DNA data
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a federal lawsuit to block 23andMe, a genetic testing company, from selling ...
Anne Wojcicki's bid to buy back 23andMe may not end a legal fight over DNA customer data
Anne Wojcicki’s winning bid to reclaim control of 23andMe doesn’t necessarily end the fight over what happens to the DNA of ...