What 23andMe business troubles could mean for users' genetic data
Companies, 23andMe included, also have a responsibility to notify consumers of changes and get "consumers' affirmative express consent for any new uses of their data," according to the Federal Trade Commission, the government agency that conducts oversight of direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies.
Can I Delete My 23andMe Data? It's Complicated, but Here's How
A big data breach and deepening financial woes have sparked new concerns about the 23andMe's ability to protect the personal data of customers like you.
23andMe users could be eligible for data breach settlement
After a data breach affected around half of its customers, family ancestry company 23andMe has agreed to a $30 million settlement — and users could be eligible to receive a payout in the future. 23andMe is a DNA testing company that provides users with ancestry,
What 23andMe business troubles could mean for millions of users' genetic data
The financial struggles of genetic testing and ancestry company 23andMe are raising questions about the security of customers' DNA and other data. The company announced Monday that it would lay off around 40% of its workforce -- about 200 employees -- and ...
23andMe customer? What to know about the privacy of your genetic data.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
With 23andMe Struck by Layoffs, Can You Delete Genetic Data? Here's What We Know
In the wake of a big data breach and a sizable new round of layoffs, 23andMe's handling of sensitive personal data is in the spotlight.
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Victims of 23andMe's Data Breach Could Get $10,000. Everything You Need to Know
Personal data of nearly half of the popular genetic testing company's customers -- 6.9 million people -- was exposed in the data breach. If you were one of these victims, you could be in-line for a ...
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23andMe cuts 40 percent of staff amid major business overhaul
In a significant move to stabilize its operations, 23andMe has announced the layoff of 200 employees, representing a ...
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23andMe data breach class-action lawsuit: What it entails and what to know about $30M settlement
Around a year ago, 23andMe had a data breach that led to 6.9 million profiles being accessible. Now, the company has agreed to pay a $30 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit was ...
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23andMe Data Breach: Settlement Could Pay $10,000 to Data Breach Victims
After a data breach exposed the personal information of roughly half its userbase and led to simmering distrust with the popular ancestry service, 23andMe confirmed last month that it will ...
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What happens to your genetic data if 23andMe is sold? Here's what to know
Eventually, about 15 million people signed up for it. Sixteen years later and after a large data breach in 2023, the value of 23andMe has plummeted. That has prompted concerns that the company ...
23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce, discontinues all therapy programs
The company said it is evaluating strategic alternatives, including licensing agreements and asset sales, for its therapies ...
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23andMe announces layoffs, will cut 40% of workforce
The restructuring arrives during a period of turmoil at California-based 23andMe, which has recently included a ...
23andMe To Pay Up To $10,000 To Data Breach Victims—Are You Eligible?
The settlement provides for three main types of compensation, with a maximum payout of up to $10,000 for specific claims ...
23andMe is ending its cancer research program and slashing over 200 jobs
23andMe is laying off 40 percent of its employees, or over 200 workers, as the company attempts to recover from last year’s ...