16 h. ago 23andMe Customers Did Not Expect Their DNA Data Would Be Sold, Lawsuit Claims

The genetic-testing company, which collected DNA data from users, is for sale in bankruptcy court. Now, 27 states and the District of Columbia oppose selling the data without express consent.

Economics

31 h. ago Dozens of states sue to block the sale of 23andMe personal genetic data

States argue that biological samples, DNA data, health-related traits and medical records are too sensitive to be sold without each person's express, informed consent.

Politics

7 d. ago Why Larry Ellison could want control of your 23andMe genetic data

Why Larry Ellison could want control of your 23andMe genetic data - San Francisco Business Times  The Business Journals

Politics

1 week ago The US Is Storing Migrant Children’s DNA in a Criminal Database

Customs and Border Protection has swabbed the DNA of migrant children as young as 4, whose genetic data is uploaded to an FBI-run database that can track them if they commit crimes in the future.

Events

3 w. ago Former Silicon Valley DNA Darling 23andMe Acquired by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has announced a plan to acquire the bankrupt genetic testing company 23andMe for $256 million, raising privacy concerns as the pharmaceutical giant will gain access to the genetic data of over 15 million customers. The post Former Silicon Valley DNA Darling 23andMe Acquired by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 w. ago Genetic data will be safeguarded with 23andMe sale, drugmaker vows

Genetic data will be safeguarded with 23andMe sale, drugmaker vows  The Washington Post

Politics