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Anne Wojcicki’s nonprofit wins bid to acquire genetic testing company 23andMe
The California-based nonprofit founded by the former 23andMe CEO is set to close the $305 million deal in coming weeks.
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‘Thrilled’ 23andMe founder buys firm out of bankruptcy
The DNA data of more than 15 million customers of DNA testing firm 23andMe is set to be returned to the control of 23andMe co ...
Congress Demands Answers on Data Privacy Ahead of 23andMe Sale
House Democrats sent letters to the potential buyers of the genetic testing company, asking how they plan to protect customer ...
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23andMe leaders grilled on genetic data risks by federal lawmakers
The future of the genetic data owned by 23andMe is uncertain as the company undergoes a court-supervised sale.
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Lawmakers scrutinize the privacy implications of selling genetic testing service 23andMe
Lawmakers raised questions and concerns about the sale of genetic-testing company 23andMe during a hearing on Tuesday.
27 states seek to block the sale of 23andMe's DNA data
WASHINGTON — Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia on Monday filed a lawsuit in bankruptcy court seeking to block ...
Independent privacy official to help manage DNA data during 23andMe sale
An independent privacy official will oversee 23andMe’s proposed sale after Illinois and 26 other states raised concerns about ...