23andMe raked by Congress on privacy, sale of genetic data

A Senate hearing examined the privacy and national security implications of 23andMe’s bankruptcy and potential sale, highlighting lawmakers’ concerns over the transfer of genetic data without opt-in consent, the deletion of 1.9 million users’ data since March, and assurances that any buyer must honor existing privacy policies; the report also guides consumers on how to delete stored genetic data, destroy samples, revoke research consent, and check potential exposure from the 2023 breach.