California Attorney-General Rob Bonta has urged users of genetic testing company 23andMe to delete their personal data, warning them of potential risks if the company goes bankrupt. The state's Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) allows users to delete their accounts and genetic data and request that any biological samples be destroyed. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) also gives consumers the right to delete any personal information held by businesses that collect such information. In September 2023, 23andMe agreed to pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit over a data breach that exposed the personal data of over 6.9 million customers.
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