Privacy watchdog warns Albertans after 23andMe bankruptcy filing

Privacy watchdog warns Albertans after 23andMe bankruptcy filing

Alberta’s Privacy Commissioner encourages action as 23andMe files for bankruptcy Albertans who have used 23andMe are being encouraged to take immediate steps to protect their genetic data following the company’s recent bankruptcy filing in the United States. The direct-to-consumer genetic testing giant filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 23, leaving the fate of millions of users’ sensitive information unclear. Alberta’s Information and Priv…

Information and Privacy Commissioner highlights Albertans’ privacy options following 23andMe bankruptcy filing

Options include requesting that data be removed from the 23andMe genetic services company platform The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta, Diane McLeod, is reminding Albertans to take steps to protect their personal information, in light of a recent bankruptcy filing in the United States. Last month, the genetic services company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in an American court. McLeod is taking this opportunity to inform Albertans …