Ernie SmithMar 23, 2025

The state of California is warning 23andMe customers to delete their data because odds are good that the company is going to go bankrupt.

If I were you I would prioritize doing this.

https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-urgently-issues-consumer-alert-23andme-customers

Attorney General Bonta Urgently Issues Consumer Alert for 23andMe Customers

Californians have the right to direct the company to delete their genetic data OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing and information company. The California-based company has publicly reported that it is in financial distress and stated in securities filings that there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.

State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
Show threadPetri SalmelaMar 23, 2025
@ernie Does that mean, that the more people ask to delete their data the faster they go bankrupt, because they lose their value? So be fast to delete the data before that.
Show threadNow at @[email protected]

@pesasa @ernie It means if you've ever used this app, data about your DNA is about to be auctioned off in a bankruptcy court.

Who knows who's going to buy it, which country they're from, or what the privacy laws are like in the country where that company's based.

If you want to delete it, do it while you still have the chance.

Mar 23, 2025 at 11:37pmWeb