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23andMe bankruptcy filing sparks privacy fears as DNA data of millions goes up for sale

  • 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to weak demand and a data breach affecting millions of customers, and CEO Anne Wojcicki will resign to assist with the sale.
  • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut approximately 3,500 jobs at the Food and Drug Administration, reducing FDA staff amid struggles to meet product review deadlines.
  • Novo Nordisk is offering its weight-loss drug Wegovy for $499 a month in the U.S., a significant discount from its original price to compete with off-brand alternatives.
  • Privacy advocates urge 23andMe users to delete their data due to concerns over genetic information management post-bankruptcy.
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Montana AG urges action to protect DNA data after 23andMe bankruptcy

MISSOULA, Mont. – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is urging residents who have used 23andMe to take steps to protect their genetic data. This comes after the DNA testing company announced its bankruptcy filing last week.

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Australian Financial Review broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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