23andMe data breach: Is your genetic data the next big target for hackers?

Send us Fan Mail This week, a data breach was disclosed by 23andMe, affecting 6.9 million users and compromising their genetic data information. The incident raises significant concerns about data privacy and security. It's important to note that while some perceive this as a violation of HIPAA, it typically doesn't apply to direct-to-consumer genetic testing services like 23andMe, as they don't involve covered entities such as physicians. This leaves a gap in privacy protection, and altern...