From Nights, 10:18 pm on 21 October 2024

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One of the world's most popular genetic sequencing companies, 23andMe, is on the brink of bankruptcy.

It holds the genetic data of more than 15 million customers - including New Zealanders.

Privacy lawyer Rick Shera joins Emile Donovan to discuss what might happen if the company goes bust.

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