States argue that biological samples, DNA data, health-related traits and medical records are too sensitive to be sold without each person's express, informed consent. (Image credit: Barbara Ortutay)

Legislative counsel explained Senate amendments to H.639 (genetic testing/privacy) that replace 'biometric data' with 'biological samples' and add a 60‑day cure period under the Vermont Consumer Protection Act; the committee moved to not concur with the Senate and request a committee conference to resolve the changes.

Explore the impact of 23andMe's bankruptcy on genetic data privacy and consumer rights.

Californians have the right to direct the company to delete their genetic data OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing ...