BALTIMORE, MD—Following the recent bankruptcy filing of genetic information company 23andMe, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has issued a consumer alert, urging Marylanders to consider deleting their accounts with the company to protect their sensitive genetic information.
23andMe, which suffered a data breach last year impacting over seven million customers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company intends to continue operating during the bankruptcy proceedings, but the process could involve the transfer or sale of its genetic data holdings.
While 23andMe has assured consumers that they can still delete their data and accounts, Attorney General Brown emphasized the sensitivity of genetic information. He advised Marylanders to take proactive steps to protect their privacy by permanently deleting their 23andMe accounts and the associated genetic data.
Customers wishing to delete their 23andMe accounts can do so through their account settings by following the steps outlined on the company’s website.
This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.
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