Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson issued a letter to the U.S. Trustee overseeing the 23andMe bankruptcy proceeding, expressing concerns about the potential sale or transfer of consumers' personal genetic data. The letter underscores the importance of companies honoring their privacy promises to consumers, particularly regarding sensitive information, during bankruptcy proceedings.
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23andMe, Inc.
Also known as: 23andMe
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HealthcareOfficial Press Release
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/03/federal-trade-commission-chairman-andrew-n-ferguson-issues-letter-23andme-bankruptcy-impact
chairman ferguson letter regarding 23andme
https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/staff-letters/chairman-ferguson-letter-regarding-23andme
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New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 27 other attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against 23andMe to prevent the auction of genetic data from 15 million customers without consent. The coalition argues that such sensitive information cannot be sold without express, informed consent and must adhere to state laws. The action seeks to protect consumer privacy and avert potential misuse or data breaches.
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