Recent bankruptcy report for Genetic testing company 23andmeWhat allows users to spit into the tube and send a sample for a detailed DNA analysis, has encouraged The possibility that the data could revolutionize the cracking of the cold case.
“The more information you have, the better the data could help in the implementation of the law in solving cold cases,” said Eric Brown, founder and director of Impeio Consulting, for Fox News Digital. “If the implementation of the law did not have access to DNA, potential sales could provide additional genetic information that the authorities had not had before.”
In the past, 23Andme has generally resisted the requirements for the implementation of the Customers Law, but this would in accordance with valid court orders or court calls. The company transparency report stated that it has received 15 requests from the law implementation, but has not fulfilled any of them.
“23Andme sales could increase a database for millions of records that they hadn’t had before,” Brown said. “The smallest part of DNA from a criminal could 100% of the law enforcement.”
Protect your genetic data: Emergency steps after 23Andme bankruptcy
Joseph James Deangelo, Center, was shown in Sacramento, California, June 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Gold killer
DNA databases attracted public attention in April 2018. When a suspicious Golden State killer became the first person arrested by using DNA databases and DNA methods and a family called genetic genealogy.
Former police officer and Golden state The killer Joseph Deangelo was sentenced to life in prison in the decades of the old case of a serial killer and rapist.
Deangelo was brought to justice after the detective work is combined with DNA databases and family trees to identify potential suspects. He was charged with killing 13 people, raping about 50 women and a invasion of California burglaries during the 1970s and 1980s.
The divided picture of Casey Anthony in Court 2011, and Casey sat on the couch with his daughter Caylee before the murder of Caylee. (Joe Burbank, Orlando Sentinel)
Casey Anthony case
In the infamous case of 2008, 2-year-old Caylee Anthony She was found dead in Orlando, Florida, and her mother Casey Anthony was accused of murder.
DNA evidence from the remains found in the wooded area helped to confirm the identity of the body. Although DNA was important, the case also included controversial discussions about evidence.
The jury was proclaimed Anthony guilty of lying for law enforcement, but it is not guilty of first -degree murder, aggravated murder and difficult abuse of children after the 2011 trial. Caylee’s death remains unresolved.
While Casey Anthony was eventually released, DNA evidence played a significant role in the investigation.
23Andme a saliva collection kit (23Andme) (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
23Andme announced In a statement of this week that he has entered the federal bankruptcy procedure with the aim of finding the buyer to deal with his current money problems.
Co -founder Anne Wojcicki stepped down as an executive director and said In the post on x to hope she will buy the company herself. AND The committee was rejected The offer she made this month, according to a statement.
Following the application of bankruptcy protection company from Chapter 11, the service remained more than 15 million users asking: What will happen to my data?
“The loss of data is really important to consider here,” Fox News Digital, Darren Williams, the founder of three start-up technology and founder and executive director of the Blackfog Inc., Cyber-security company focused on data safety and prevention of ransomware. “We really have to ensure that it does not enter into the wrong hands, because they could easily collect this information and actually use them for ransom.”
Tube used for DNA Transport (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
2023. 23Andme saw such a breach of data. Violation, drawn In the submission of the SECThey found that the hackers were able to access the accounts of approximately 0.1% of their user base, or about 14,000 out of their 14 million total customers. The attackers were also able to use the DNA of the DNA cousin 23Andme, which corresponds to users with their genetic relatives to access the information about millions of other users.
“Once the data disappear, you will no longer return them,” Williams said. “I mean, after all, we’re dealing with cyber criminals.”
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Rise and fall 23andme: top to plateau to panic
Eran Barak, Mind Executive Director, Data Safety Company, told Fox News Digital that interest raised it to DNA testing companies after their growth in 2010.
Barak said that the fall of the company is due to saturation on the market, fewer consumers interested in recreational genealogy and growing caution of consumer consumer on how to manage their sensitive data.
“When your DNA is threatened, it’s not just a password reset. It’s permanent,” he said.
“The injury has raised an alarm among customers who are concerned about their privacy and how DNA testing companies solve their information,” Barak said. “Genetic data is probably the most sensitive form of personal data (PII). They can detect predispositions for illness, family relationships and even used in criminal research.”
Highly interest in recreational genealogical services has shifted many companies according to the entry of clients through partnership with pharmaceutical and research institutions.
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“Bankruptcy 23andme is not only in business poor management or market falls; this reflects growing skepticism about personal genetic data, increasing concern for the safety of Phi (protected health data) and PII (personally recognizable information) and wider changes in the manner in which consumers deal with biotechnological and digital health platforms.
Fox News Digital spoke 23Andme for comment.
Audrey Conklin Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
