If youve used 23andMe, theres basically a coin-flip chance that your data was exposed.
For years, 23andMes terms of service had forced users into binding arbitration.
That means you agree to give up your right to sue the company when you join its platform.
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The arbitration process isoften friendlier to corporationsthan it is to individuals.
The future implications of this breach are hard to predict, butexperts told Gizmodothat the impacts could be disturbing.
In fact, it amended the existing policy to include mass arbitration.
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