Would you trust a company with your most personal data — your DNA — if it was on the brink of collapse? Millions of 23andMe customers are now facing that unsettling reality as the genetic testing company faces an uncertain future.

The fate of DNA testing company 23andMe hangs in the balance after filing for bankruptcy, leaving many of its customers scrambling to erase their profiles and data.

The collapse of 23andMe is sparking important conversations — and unanswered questions — about genetic data privacy and consumer protection.

The bankruptcy of 23andMe is raising concerns about the future of its DNA information. Once a pioneer in the genetic testing industry, the company faced backlash after hackers leaked user data in 2023.

The genetic DNA testing firm 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sunday, leaving many customers wondering how their data will be protected

Popular DNA testing firm 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection, and announced that its co-founder and CEO, Anne Wojcicki, has resigned with immediate effect. The company will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.

Me on Sunday filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. after struggling with weak demand for its ancestry testing kits and a 2023 data breach that damaged its reputation.

As genetic testing company 23andMe heads to court to sell its assets, consumers are being warned to take action to protect their privacy.

The news is sparking security concerns about the data for the millions of people who've submitted their DNA over the years.