23andMe’s Bankruptcy Breakup and the “Delete Your DNA” Ultimatum

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In a twist that sounds like it came straight out of a science fiction novel, California-based DNA testing pioneer 23andMe—once valued at a staggering $6 billion—is filing for bankruptcy, leaving over 15 million customers wondering if their genetic blueprints are about to become the next hot commodity on eBay. 

Amid the chaos, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a stark warning: “Have your data deleted and your genetic samples destroyed.” 

Yes, you read that right. In an official notice, AG Bonta advised customers to protect their privacy by taking action now before their DNA becomes collateral in a multi-million dollar liquidation sale.

Founded over 20 years ago, 23andMe promised to unlock the mysteries of your ancestry, health risks, and even connect you with long-lost relatives—all for a cool $100 per test. 

For many, it was the ultimate “find your roots” service. 

But now, with the company’s value plummeting by 98%, Consumer Reports is warning that the very same data you entrusted to 23andMe might soon end up in the hands of unsuspecting buyers. 

Imagine a future where your genetic predisposition to lactose intolerance is auctioned off alongside your penchant for pineapple on pizza!

“People’s genetic information could be part of the bankruptcy sale,” an industry analyst noted, adding that this data could be used in ways that might adversely affect you—like hiking your insurance premiums or canceling your policy altogether. 

It’s a digital version of your in-laws raiding your pantry, except this time, it’s your DNA on the line.

23andMe has assured both past and present customers that if requested, they will “destroy their genetic material and delete their information.” 

However, there’s a catch: this isn’t an automatic cleanup service. 

You must actively request the deletion, and if you don’t, all that precious genetic data is fair game for sale. 


And let’s not forget, every customer agreed in the fine print that their information could be sold. It’s the ultimate “read the fine print” moment—if only we’d all actually done it.

Critics have taken a dim view of this scenario, noting that while 23andMe once revolutionized personal genomics, its financial missteps now leave millions of customers in a precarious position. 

“It’s like giving your secret family recipe to the world because you forgot to lock your kitchen door,” one tech ethicist lamented. 

Meanwhile, supporters argue that the bankruptcy is a wake-up call for consumers to be more vigilant about their data, turning the current mess into a lesson in digital self-defense.

So, as 23andMe files for bankruptcy and echoes travel through the digital corridors with a resounding “delete your DNA,” customers are left to ponder: Is your ancestry worth more than you think, or is it time to hit the eject button on that genetic legacy?

 

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