23andMe Bankruptcy Sparks Genetic Data Privacy Concerns for Its 15M Customers

Data privacy attorney Shannon Hartsfield was featured in a Fierce Healthcare article discussing the implications of 23andMe's bankruptcy for the millions of customers who provided the company with genetic data. With many consumers concerned about how sensitive information is being managed amid financial uncertainty throughout the bankruptcy proceedings, Ms. Hartsfield explained 23andMe could be subject to federal enforcement if it does not comply with privacy statements included in its terms and conditions for users. Other professionals interviewed for the article encouraged consumers to direct the deletion of their genetic data under state laws.

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