Days after a data breach allowed hackers to steal 6.9 million 23andMe users’ personal details, the genetic testing company changed its terms of service to prevent customers from formally suing the firm or pursuing class-action lawsuits against it. Why it matters: It’s unclear if 23andMe is attempting to retroactively shield itself from lawsuits alleging it acted negligently. Through a mechanism …
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23andMe Changes Terms of Service Amid Legal Fallout From Data Breach
Days after a data breach allowed hackers to steal 6.9 million 23andMe users’ personal details, the genetic testing company changed its terms of service to prevent customers from formally suing the firm or pursuing class-action lawsuits against it. Why it matters: It’s unclear if 23andMe is attempting to retroactively shield itself from lawsuits alleging it acted negligently. Through a mechanism …
23andMe Changes Terms of Service Amid Legal Fallout From Data Breach
Days after a data breach allowed hackers to steal 6.9 million 23andMe users’ personal details, the genetic testing company changed its terms of service to prevent customers from formally suing the firm or pursuing class-action lawsuits against it. Why it matters: It’s unclear if 23andMe is attempting to retroactively shield itself from lawsuits alleging it acted negligently. Through a mechanism …