23andMe Faces Turmoil Amid Data Privacy Concerns

Customers of the genetic testing company are urged to delete their data as the company struggles with financial instability and past data breaches.

Privacy advocates are advising 23andMe customers to delete their data due to concerns over potential misuse if the company changes ownership.
The company has faced a significant decline in stock value, with shares dropping 98% since their peak in 2021.
23andMe recently settled a $30 million lawsuit following a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 7 million users.
CEO Anne Wojcicki remains the sole board member after the resignation of seven directors over strategic disagreements.
The company is under investigation by the UK's Information Commissioner's Office for the data breach and is struggling to maintain a viable business model.