United States of America: Attorney general guidance on deletion of genetic data following 23andMe bankruptcy
Progress
Current status
adopted
26 Mar 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
subnational
Timeline of events
Washington DC Attorney General issued guidance on deletion of genetic data for 23andMe consumers
On 26 March 2025, the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia issued a consumer alert to 23andMe users in the District following the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on 23 March 2025. The alert advises residents that their …
Event type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority