Although legal, the time frame and approach seems designed to shield the company from negligence.
You have 30 days to let 23andMe you don't agree to the new TOS or you won't be able to join class actions after massive data breach.
https://www.axios.com/2023/12/07/23andme-terms-of-service-update-data-breach
5 Comments
MamboGator@lemmy.world · 60 pts · 2y
rhythmisaprancer@kbin.social · 21 pts · 2y
What a great comparison. And idea...
themeatbridge@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y
It's not explicitly illegal, and it will dissuade some users from litigation. Even if it does not hold up in court, it will be a road block that requires you hiring a lawyer and going to court in order to get started.
PeleSpirit@lemmy.world · 24 pts · 2y
davel@lemmy.ml · 16 pts · 2y
There are several reasons I never used 23andMe, one being that I live in the US and wouldn’t want to risk the data getting leaked to health insurance companies.
Lekip@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Now just hope your family was as smart too...
clearedtoland@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 2y
Template in case anyone wants to use it:
To: arbitrationoptout@23andme.com, legal@23andme.com
Subject: Opt-out TOS
I am writing to opt out of the new terms of service that were recently announced. I have carefully reviewed the changes, and I am exercising my right to decline the forced arbitration and class action waiver. As per the instructions, I understand that I need to send a written notice of my decision to opt out to arbitrationoptout@23andme.com or legal@23andme.com. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request confirmation of my opt-out status once it has been processed.
[your name]