23andMe bankruptcy: Will your private data be protected?

Genetic testing company 23andMe is seeking a new owner as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection proceedings. The company emphasized that any potential buyer must ensure the protection of its data. However, an industry expert noted that data collected by the company has "always been at risk." The company filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri on Sunday to facilitate a sale process to maximize the value of its business. The company expects the process wil ...