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You have 30 days to let 23andMe you don't agree to the new TOS or you won't be able to join class actions after massive data breach. (www.axios.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Marthirial@lemmings.world to c/usa@lemmy.ml
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Although legal, the time frame and approach seems designed to shield the company from negligence.

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[-] MamboGator@lemmy.world 55 points 2 years ago

I don't understand how this can be legal. It's like if I sent out a mass email saying everyone owes me $50 unless they opt out.

[-] rhythmisaprancer@kbin.social 21 points 2 years ago

What a great comparison. And idea...

[-] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

It's not explicitly illegal, and it will dissuade some users from litigation. Even if it does not hold up in court, it will be a road block that requires you hiring a lawyer and going to court in order to get started.

[-] davel@lemmy.ml 17 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

There are several reasons I never used 23andMe, one being that I live in the US and wouldn’t want to risk the data getting leaked to health insurance companies.

[-] Lekip@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 years ago

Now just hope your family was as smart too...

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