AG Mayes warned Arizona residents regarding the recent bankruptcy filing by 23andMe, a direct-to-consumer genetic testing and information company. 23andme filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 23, 2025. In a press release, 23andMe stated that despite the bankruptcy, “[t]he Company intends to continue operating its business in the ordinary course throughout the sale process. There are no changes to the way the Company stores, manages, or protects customer data.” Yet the bankruptcy raises the risk that 23andMe may attempt to sell Arizonans’ genetic data and other private information as part of the bankruptcy proceedings.

“Arizona law allows consumers to take control of their genetic data and request that a company delete it. Because of 23andMe’s current financial situation, I urge Arizonans to consider invoking their rights under Arizona law and request a deletion of genetic data held by 23andMe.”- AG Mayes