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Posted on April 14, 2025 at 02:43 CDT by Max Stul Oppenheimer • Comment in the ForumsLEGAL BRIEF
By Max Stul Oppenheimer, Esq.
The pending bankruptcy of 23andMe raises important questions — questions that are relevant not only to those who have trusted that company with personal information, but more generally to anyone who trusts any company with personal information.
This particular bankruptcy highlights the importance of reviewing user agreements as well as some shortcomings of current federal law. Fortunately, users who act promptly will be able to mitigate the potential risk.
Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (22.15.0, 2025-04-14).
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