FTC Chairman Raises Concerns Over Sale of 23andMe DNA Data

The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, says that ‘data privacy will be an important consideration in any potential transaction.’
FTC Chairman Raises Concerns Over Sale of 23andMe DNA Data
A saliva collection kit for DNA testing is displayed in Washington, on Dec. 19, 2018. Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it was worried about the safety of the personal data of Americans who were previously customers of genetic testing company 23andMe.

On March 23, 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking authorization to “sell substantially all of its assets.” The company said it was committed to “continuing to safeguard customer data” and that “data privacy will be an important consideration in any potential transaction.”
Naveen Athrappully
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Naveen Athrappully is a news reporter covering business and world events at The Epoch Times.