What should you do about your 23andMe account? People who have used 23andMe and are concerned about what might happen to their data in a sale have options. You can download your i

DNA and genetic testing firm 23andMe is in turmoil following a 2023 data breach and its ongoing financial decline. The once-pioneering giant now faces an uncertain future as bankruptcy looms over the company, intensifying concerns about what might happen to the genetic data of 23andMe’s some 15 million customers.

There's always a chance the data doesn't get erased — but consumers should ask 23andMe to delete their information anyway, experts say.