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23andMe Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy — How To Delete Your Data

California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized that California's privacy laws give people control over their data. Given 23andMe's financial issues, he encouraged consumers to consider requesting the deletion of their genetic data and any stored genetic samples.

International Business Times · Mar 24, 2025

DNA testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy as CEO steps down

Co-founder Anne Wojcicki to pursue independent bid as California attorney general tells users to delete data

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025

23andMe: DNA testing kit firm files for bankruptcy in US

Genetics company seeking a buyer amid financial struggles, with CEO Anne Wojcicki resigning to potentially bid for the company

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025

The fall of 23andMe: How DNA testing lost its way

From $6bn to $50m in four years – how did it all unravel for the DNA pioneer?

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025

Tech’s 2024 winners and losers—from Elon Musk to GM’s Cruise

Elon Musk came out on top of the tech heap in 2024.

Fortune · Dec 27, 2024

Why I regret using 23andMe: I gave up my DNA just to find out I’m British

I gave away my genetic information to a now imploding company for results that inspired nothing but ambivalence

The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2024

23andMe is laying off 40% of its workforce right before the holiday season

The restructuring arrives during a period of turmoil at California-based 23andMe, which has recently included a high-profile data breach, several rounds of previous layoffs and piling losses that plunged the company’s stock over recent years

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

After its entire board resigned overnight, 23andMe will cut over 200 employees and its cancer research in an urgent bid to nurse the company back to health

The DNA-testing firm said in a Tuesday SEC filing, “there is substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue.”

Fortune · Nov 12, 2024

23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce and discontinues therapeutics division

23andMe is laying off 40% of its workforce, or more than 200 employees, and discontinuing its therapeutics division as the struggling genetic testing company attempts to slash costs

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

Genetic testing firm 23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce amid financial struggles

Company says it will cut about 200 employees as value plummets in aftermath of huge data breach

The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2024