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California Sues 23andMe Over 2023 Genetic Data Breach
technology43 minutes ago

California Sues 23andMe Over 2023 Genetic Data Breach

California Attorney General Rob Bonta says he will sue Chrome Holding (the post-bankruptcy rebrand of 23andMe) over a 2023 data breach that exposed genetic data for nearly seven million users and their relatives, alleging the company failed to protect data and misled consumers about the breach's severity. Investigators say the data was later sold on the dark web, and attackers used credential stuffing to access accounts, with reports that the breach involved targeting Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Jewish users.

via BBC|
#23andme#california#credential-stuffing
Genes help explain why obesity drugs work differently for people
health1 month ago

Genes help explain why obesity drugs work differently for people

Nature reports a study of nearly 28,000 23andMe users who used obesity drugs, linking a GLP-1 receptor gene variant to greater weight loss (about 0.76 kg per copy, ~1.5 kg for two copies) over a median of 8 months, and other variants to higher risk of side effects like nausea. Overall genetic effects on weight loss are modest, but associations with adverse effects are stronger; findings come from self-reported data and are not yet ready to guide clinical practice.

via Nature|
#23andme#genetics#glp-1
Court Approves 23andMe Sale to Founder-Led Nonprofit
business11 months ago

Court Approves 23andMe Sale to Founder-Led Nonprofit

Anne Wojcicki's nonprofit TTAM Research Institute has received court approval to purchase 23andMe's assets for $305 million, ending a bidding war and marking the company's exit from bankruptcy. The deal includes the company's DNA testing services, research operations, and a telehealth subsidiary, with commitments to data privacy and customer protections. The acquisition's future leadership and regulatory challenges remain uncertain.

via Newser|
#23andme#bankruptcy#business
23andMe sale to founder-led nonprofit approved amid legal and regulatory challenges
business11 months ago

23andMe sale to founder-led nonprofit approved amid legal and regulatory challenges

Anne Wojcicki's nonprofit TTAM Research Institute has been approved to buy back 23andMe for $305 million after the company's bankruptcy, marking a significant turnaround. The deal includes key assets like the DNA testing service and research operations, amid ongoing privacy concerns and legal challenges related to customer data. Wojcicki aims to continue the company's mission to democratize access to genetic information, with commitments to privacy and transparency.

via Fortune|
#23andme#anne-wojcicki#bankruptcy
UK fines 23andMe £2.3m for data breach
business11 months ago

UK fines 23andMe £2.3m for data breach

23andMe was fined £2.31 million by the UK ICO for a significant data breach in 2023 that exposed sensitive personal information of thousands, including UK residents, due to inadequate security measures. The breach involved credential stuffing attacks, and the company failed to implement proper authentication protocols. Now in bankruptcy, 23andMe is being sold to TTAM Research Institute, which commits to enhancing data protections and consumer rights.

via BBC|
#23andme#bankruptcy#business
Anne Wojcicki's Nonprofit Wins Bid to Reclaim 23andMe
business11 months ago

Anne Wojcicki's Nonprofit Wins Bid to Reclaim 23andMe

Anne Wojcicki, former CEO of 23andMe, regained control of the genetic testing company by bidding $305 million at auction, outbidding Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, after the company filed for bankruptcy due to declining demand and a data breach. The sale has sparked legal challenges from multiple states over privacy concerns, with a court hearing scheduled to determine the company's future.

via The Daily Beast|
#23andme#anne-wojcicki#bankruptcy
Guide to Deleting Your 23andMe Data
privacy11 months ago

Guide to Deleting Your 23andMe Data

Following 23andMe's financial upheaval and legal challenges, customers can delete their genetic data by logging into their accounts and following specific steps, though some information may still be retained for legal or compliance reasons. It's also advised to revoke consent for research use and check with family members to ensure their data is protected as well.

via TechCrunch|
#23andme#data-deletion#data-security
Anne Wojcicki acquires 23andMe in strategic buyback
business11 months ago

Anne Wojcicki acquires 23andMe in strategic buyback

A nonprofit controlled by Anne Wojcicki has won the bid to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy, potentially allowing Wojcicki to return as CEO. The deal, worth $305 million, raises privacy concerns over genetic data, with legal challenges from states over the sale of genetic information without explicit consent. The sale aims to continue 23andMe's mission of accessible genetic understanding while addressing privacy issues.

via Los Angeles Times|
#23andme#anne-wojcicki#business