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23andMe is updating its TOS to force binding arbitration with a limited opt-out window (stackdiary.com)
submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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This change will force its users into binding arbitration, which is a means to resolve disputes (such as a cybersecurity breach leaking your DNA data) outside of court.

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Maybe not but you’ll undoubtedly have to go to court to argue that (paying legal cost the whole time) before you can then start the case about gross negligence (and pay more for)

It’s all designed to ensure you can’t afford to sue them

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

No, you’d just have to defend against a motion to dismiss under the terms of this agreement as part of the larger action. It’s a nominally increased amount of work and would not significantly increase the cost of litigation.