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Rivkin Radler LLP

23andMe Bankruptcy Raises Legal Concerns Over Genetic Data Privacy

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23andMe’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing has sparked significant concerns over the privacy and security of genetic data belonging to its 15 million customers. Founded in 2006, 23andMe built its business around...more

Alston & Bird

To Delete or Not to Delete: Can 23andMe Really Sell Genetic Data Via Bankruptcy?

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On March 23, 2025, 23andMe Holding Co. (“23andMe”) filed for bankruptcy in the Eastern District of Missouri, potentially setting in motion the sale of genetic data collected from more than 15 million people.  This has led to...more

Perkins Coie

The Next Wave of Privacy Litigation: The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act

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Enacted in 1998, Illinois’ Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) governs the confidentiality and use of genetic testing and genetic information by employers and insurers. The statute was designed to prevent employers and...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New State Genetic Privacy Law Directed at Consumer Genetic Tests

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Utah recently signed into law SB 227, creating the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA). The law, which is anticipated to go into effect in May 2021, is aimed at protecting genetic data collected from direct-to-consumer...more

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