23andMe Files for Bankruptcy as CEO Anne Wojcicki Resigns -- What Will Happen to Your DNA Data? [View all]
Last edited Mon Mar 24, 2025, 02:35 PM - Edit history (2)
Story by Abigail Adams • 1h • 3 min read
The genetics company announced the major changes more than four months after about 40% of its workforce was laid off
Genetics company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and its CEO is stepping down, leaving many users concerned about the future of their data.
On Monday, March 24, 23andMe announced that it has “initiated voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings” to “facilitate a sale process to maximize the value of its business.”
The company said that it “intends to continue operating its business in the ordinary course throughout the sale process,” and that there will be “no changes” to the way 23andMe “stores, manages, or protects customer data.”
23andMe also announced on Monday that co-founder Anne Wojcicki is resigning as CEO “effective immediately.” Joe Selsavage, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/companies/23andme-files-for-bankruptcy-as-ceo-anne-wojcicki-resigns-what-will-happen-to-your-dna-data/ar-AA1ByA1O?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds
Was there ever an op-out button? I doubt it.
On edit with thanks to CousinIT for this safety advice:
Frank Figliuzzi says that's what he recommends.
23andMe is declaring bankruptcy. This could expose customer’s DNA to even more vulnerabilities. The CA AG (and I) urge you to delete your data and request destruction of your sample: oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
— Frank Figliuzzi (@frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social) 2025-03-24T16:39:59.824Z
23andMe is declaring bankruptcy. This could expose customer’s DNA to even more vulnerabilities. The CA AG (and I) urge you to delete your data and request destruction of your sample: https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-urgently-issues-consumer-alert-23andme-customers
WaPo article:
Archived: https://archive.ph/WYG3i
Original: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/03/24/23andme-dna-privacy-delete/
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