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BuiltIn: DriveSavers Warns—Your Data May Survive Company Bankruptcies—and Be Sold
Built In: DriveSavers Warns—Your Data May Survive Company Bankruptcies—and Be Sold
In a recent Built In article, DriveSavers highlights the serious risks consumers face when companies like 23andMe go bankrupt. Mike Cobb, Chief Information Security Officer at DriveSavers, warns that data believed to be deleted may still exist in backups or on decommissioned hardware—and could be sold without consent. He emphasizes the need for strict deletion policies and secure hardware disposal to protect sensitive information.
Here’s An Excerpt From The Article
“23andMe’s own policy allows for the sale of genetic and personal data in bankruptcy, with vague assurances that new owners will honor existing terms.” Cobb warned, and also outlined additional protective steps consumers can take.
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