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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 10 months 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 10 months ago (2 children)

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 10 months ago

What a great comparison. And idea...

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months 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 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

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 10 months ago

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