The Data Ownership Conundrum

At the heart of the 23andMe controversy lies a fundamental question: Who owns your genetic data? This question becomes particularly pertinent in the context of potential company sales or restructuring.

The Fine Print

23andMe's privacy policy, which many customers may not have read closely, contains some concerning provisions:

• Personal information "may be accessed, sold or transferred" as part of a bankruptcy, merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale.