23andMe bankruptcy: How to delete your data and stay safe from the 2023 breach

### Executive summary 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, raising concerns that customer genetic data may be transferred or sold during any acquisition; the company previously suffered a 2023 breach that exposed up to seven million users' profiles and genetic markers, which were reportedly sold on the dark web. The article explains how users can request permanent deletion of their data, check if they were impacted by the 2023 breach, and recommends mitigation steps including changing passwords, enabling strong 2FA, and monitoring for identity fraud.