23andMe Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Consumer Privacy and Corporate Accountability
In recent months, the fallout from the 23andMe data breach has offered a sobering reminder of the real-world implications of poor data security—and the profound responsibility companies bear when entrusted with sensitive consumer information. In October 2023, 23andMe, one of the most well-known consumer genetic testing companies, disclosed a significant breach that affected nearly 7