What’s your view on 23andMe’s sale amid bankruptcy and privacy concerns?
23andMe Sale to Nonprofit Sparks Outcry Over Privacy and Data Consent
Genetic testing firm 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and its assets are being sold to a nonprofit led by Anne Wojcicki. The $305 million deal faces backlash from 27 states and D.C., who argue that transferring consumer genetic data without consent violates privacy laws. California’s attorney general says the sale doesn’t comply with state law, while advocates warn of risks tied to genetic data misuse. The deal has reignited debate over consumer rights and data protection in the health tech sector.
Options
- Support sale—keeps company alive
- Oppose sale—privacy at risk
- Mixed feelings
- Not sure