23andMe 'failed to take basic steps' to protect private information, investigation finds / CBC
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 10:22 am permalink
An investigation reveals that 23andMe failed basic data protection protocols prior to a significant data breach. The probe—whose findings are now jointly disclosed by Canadian and U.K. regulators—exposed neglected warning signs over nearly two years, prompting serious concerns over the security of consumers’ genetic data.
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