23andMe Faces An Uncertain Future

WORLDWIDE – 23andMe is facing major challenges after a late 2023 data breach and full board resignation, raising concerns over the safety of customers’ DNA data.

A top executive clarified she’s not considering a third-party takeover but aims to take the company private, assuring customers that privacy policies will remain intact.

While 23andMe allows customers to request data deletion, shared data cannot be retracted from third-party research partners.