23andMe Bankruptcy Sparks Data Privacy Fears Over Genetic Data Sale
Summary
The bankruptcy of 23andMe, a DNA testing company, sparked widespread fears about the potential sale of millions of Americans' genetic data to the highest bidder, prompting a surge in traffic as users rushed to delete their data and raising concerns about data privacy and national security risks.
Key Points
- The bankruptcy of 23andMe led to fears about the DNA data of millions of Americans being sold to the highest bidder
- Traffic to 23andMe's website surged as users rushed to delete their data, with visits related to data deletion increasing by over 500%
- Experts warn that the potential sale of genetic data is a data privacy disaster and national security risk, but others view it as part of a larger issue with health information privacy