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● In 2021, 23andMe acquired Lemonaid Health for $400 million
to integrate telemedicine and prescription drug delivery
services with their genetic testing business [5].
● In October 2023, the company experienced a significant
data breach affecting approximately 6.9 million users,
exposing ethnicity estimates, locations, and family trees [6].
● The company is reportedly considering selling its Lemonaid
Health telehealth unit as of early 2025 [7].
● Privacy concerns remain significant, as the company's user
agreement states that customer data may be accessed or
sold if the company is acquired.
AncestryDNA
Overview: Primarily known for genealogy services, AncestryDNA
has expanded to include some health-related genetic information
[8].
Privacy Considerations:
● AncestryDNA states in their privacy documentation that they
do not sell personal information to third-party entities [9].
● Only customers who have expressly consented to
participating in research initiatives are included in research
investigations [9].
● The company has established a framework for limited law
enforcement access in specific cases [9].
● Users can opt out of law enforcement matching [9].
Other Providers
● Family Tree DNA (FTDNA): Offers genetic genealogy services
with a focus on ancestry and lineage tracking.
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