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Congress has questions about 23andMe bankruptcy
Leaders of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce said they are investigating how 23andMe’s bankruptcy might affect customers’ data. Representatives
How to delete your 23andMe data after the company filed for bankruptcy
When the California biotech firm filed for bankruptcy, there was one looming question for customers: What's going to happen to my data?
23andWho? The fate of your DNA data after the 23andMe bankruptcy
Consumers have been trading their DNA for a personal genetic history lesson with 23andMe since 2007. The company has since become extremely
Congressmen sound alarm over data privacy following 23andMe bankruptcy
Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce are raising concerns over data privacy weeks after the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, putting millions of
23andMe bankruptcy under congressional investigation for customer data
23andMe exploded into the mainstream with its at-home DNA testing kits that gave customers insight into their family histories and genetic profiles. The company was once valued at a peak of $6 billion, but has since struggled to generate recurring revenue and establish a lucrative research and therapeutics businesses.
Feds may want a say in 23andMe bankruptcy court sale of genetic data
The company's bankruptcy has spotlighted the vulnerability of private consumer genetic testing data. From the San Francisco Business Times. Citing "national security" concerns, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday that any sale of genetic test maker 23andMe could be subject to federal review.
23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, CEO steps down
On Sunday, March 23, 23andMe Holding Co. announced it started voluntarily filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the U.S.
23andMe Files for Bankruptcy. What Happens to My DNA Records?
Ancestry site's database holds genetic information of over 15 million people, but the company's bankruptcy has made its ...
23andMe Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy—CEO Anne Wojcicki Exits
Wojcicki said she intends to become an outside bidder to acquire the company’s assets after her earlier efforts to take 23andMe private failed.
23andMe Files for Bankruptcy Protection: What This Means for Customers
In the wake of this breach, 23andMe faced a costly lawsuit, which was settled in September. Shortly thereafter, the company announced layoffs affecting 40% of its workforce, a move that underscored ...
DNA testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy as demand dries up
Me on Sunday filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. after struggling with weak demand for its ancestry testing kits and a 2023 data ...
23andMe files for bankruptcy as CEO steps down
Once valued at $6 billion, executives have yet to find a bidder for the $50 million gene testing company that has never turned a profit.
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Major plant-based food brand files for bankruptcy after ending business deal
Atlantic Natural Foods LLC, which produces plant-based brands such as Loma Linda, Chik'n, Tuno, neat, Kaffree Roma and Modern ...
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Capitol Hill on High Alert, Chairman Comer Investigates 23andMe's Bankruptcy Amid Fears of Americans' DNA Data Falling to Foreign Powers
Chairman Comer investigates 23andMe's bankruptcy over data privacy concerns, focusing on risks to genetic information ...