Tag: user data
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23andMe Bankruptcy & Deleting Your Genetic Data (Guide)
23andMe, a leading genetic testing company, has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move comes after the company faced significant financial challenges, including declining demand for its ancestry testing kits and a major data breach in 2023 that compromised the personal information of nearly seven million customers. The bankruptcy filing has raised concerns about…
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Pinterest and LinkedIn Under Fire for Data Privacy Violations: How to Protect Your Info
Recent events highlight the growing issue of social media platforms tracking user data without proper consent, raising serious privacy concerns. Complaints against Pinterest and LinkedIn reveal how these platforms have been using personal information for targeted ads, often without clear consent, violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In the case of Pinterest, the platform was…