US regulators tell 23andMe to protect genetic data

The FTC has powers to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent business practices and investigate suspected violations. The bankruptcy announcement on March 23 prompted warnings for 23andMe customers to ask the company to delete their data to safeguard privacy. This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday warned ...