After a spate of woes that include a major data breach and hefty cut to its workforce, genetics testing company 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this past Friday. Its search for a buyer instantly raised a question, given the sensitive nature of the data it holds--what's to become of user data if the company is sold? Privacy experts are wary of what comes next, as outlined by news reports from NPR and ABC. You can break down the concerns like this: Your data will likely be part of what is ...
After a spate of woes that include a major data breach and hefty cut to its workforce, genetics testing company 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this past Friday. Its search for a buyer instantly raised a question, given the sensitive nature of the data it holds--what's to become of user data if the company is sold? Privacy experts are wary of what comes next, as outlined by news reports from NPR and ABC. You can break down the concerns like this: Your data will likely be part of what is ...
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