23andMe Data Privacy Concerns After Bankruptcy
After years of financial struggles and a major data breach in 2023, 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy—raising urgent questions about 23andMe data privacy. The once $6 billion genetic testing company now leaves over 15 million users unsure about the future of their most sensitive personal information.
Why 23andMe Data Privacy Is Under Scrutiny
The bankruptcy follows a breach that exposed data from nearly 7 million users. With the company now seeking a buyer, legal experts and privacy advocates are warning about what a transfer of ownership could mean for your genetic profile.
Genetic data submitted to platforms like 23andMe isn’t protected by HIPAA, which applies to medical providers. Unlike your health records, your 23andMe data falls into a gray area when it comes to legal protections.
Officials Urge Users to Delete Their Data
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is urging consumers to act fast. He recommends deleting your genetic profile, destroying your sample, and revoking permissions for research. Many users may not even realize they can do this.
Although 23andMe says it will continue to prioritize data security, this event reveals a bigger issue: once your data leaves your control, it’s difficult to take it back.
VALT Puts Privacy Back in Your Hands
That’s why VALT exists.
Unlike services that store data in centralized systems vulnerable to leaks and corporate change, VALT encrypts and fragments your data at the source. You decide what’s visible, to whom, and for how long.
Whether it’s your location, purchase history, or app activity, VALT ensures your information remains your own—never a corporate asset.
Don’t Let Your Data Become Someone Else’s Property
When tech companies collapse, your data shouldn’t be up for grabs. VALT protects your digital footprint and gives you the power to control your privacy, profit from your data, and delete it when you choose.
Take back control—before someone else does.
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