Companies, meanwhile, would have to ensure the person submitting DNA data is the actual owner of that data. Companies like Ancestry and 23andMe have committed to “attempt to notify” their customers about such requests whenever they can. “The FTC remains vigilant in protecting consumers’ privacy and security. [DNA testing service MyHeritage says 92 million customer email addresses were exposed]A few companies already adhere to some of the new industry-made rules. At 23andMe, the company received five requests but turned over user data on none of them.

Source: Washington Post July 31, 2018 13:10 UTC