DNA testing company vanishes along with its customers’ genetic data

Atlas Biomed, a UK DNA testing company, has seemingly shut down—its offices closed, phones unanswered, website inactive, and customer portals inaccessible—leaving clients worried about the fate of their non-downloadable genetic data amid concerns over remaining directors linked to a Moscow address and an ICO complaint. The piece underscores broader risks in consumer genomics by recalling notable incidents at MyHeritage and 23andMe and advises individuals to minimize shared PII, scrutinize privacy policies, and limit data sharing.