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December 12th, 2023 | 23andMe changed its terms of service to prevent hacked customers from suing
Dec 13, 2023
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- The changes made by 23andMe to their terms of service after a data breach raised concerns about the ethics of such actions and highlighted the limitations of consumer protection laws.
- YouTube's lack of ad regulation and the presence of scam ads featuring deep fake videos sparked discussions about the power imbalance between content creators, advertisers, and the platform and the need for better solutions to support creators while discouraging fraudulent activities.
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23andMe's Controversial Changes to Terms of Service After Data Breach
Following a massive data breach, genetic testing company 23andMe faced criticism for making changes to its terms of service that prevented customers from filing class action lawsuits or participating in a jury trial. This move sparked outrage online, with users accusing the company of trying to evade legal consequences for the leak. Discussions revolved around the ethics of changing terms of service after a breach, the responsibility of legal professionals involved, and the limitations of consumer protection laws.
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