The genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, prompting people who’ve used the service and sent in DNA samples to be analyzed to wonder what will happen to their genetic data. The company says the filing does not change how it stores, manages or protects customer data. In a post about the Chapter 11 process, 23andMe says its users’ privacy and data are important considerations in any transaction and that any buyer will be required to comply with applicable laws when it comes to handling customer data. But some privacy experts are recommending that people who have used 23andMe delete their data.
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