Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N Ferguson has expressed concerns about the potential sale or transfer of 23andMe customers’ data during the company’s bankruptcy proceeding. In a letter to the U.S. Trustee, Chairman Ferguson emphasized Americans’ worries about personal data being sold and reiterated the importance of companies keeping their promises.
Chairman Ferguson stated that consumers should be able to trust companies with handling sensitive information. The FTC is committed to protecting competition and educating consumers, ensuring they are aware of potential scams and fraud. Consumers can report suspicious activities at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov.
Source: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/03/federal-trade-commission-chairman-andrew-n-ferguson-issues-letter-23andme-bankruptcy-impact