On April 16, attorneys general from seven states and a state agency announced that they were forming the Consortium of Privacy Regulators, a new effort to better protect consumers’ privacy.

Consumers have been trading their DNA for a personal genetic history lesson with 23andMe since 2007. The company has since become extremely popular and has collected a trove of genetic information relating to more than 14 million people. But in March 2025, 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to ongoing financial struggles and data privacy concerns after the company experienced a major data breach involving approximately 6.9 million customers and resulting in a $30 million settlement.

The Constangy Cyber Team continues to grow with the addition of three outstanding new attorneys, allowing us to quickly and effectively respond to our clients' data privacy and cybersecurity needs. Please join us in welcoming Lynda Jensen, Brett Swanson, and Steven Morris to the Constangy Cyber Team. Each brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, underscoring our commitment to providing top-tier legal counsel.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part Two of a two-part series. You can read Part One here.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part One of a two-part series.