A company called Atlas Biomed, which tested people’s DNA, seems to have closed down. Customers are worried because they can’t access their test results. Kate Lake and Lisa Topping both paid for reports but never got them. When they tried to contact Atlas Biomed, no one replied. The company’s office in London is empty. Some of its directors have ties to Russia. Experts say DNA data is very important and must be kept safe. The Information Commissioner’s Office is looking into what happened. Customers are concerned about their personal information. It’s a reminder to be careful when sharing sensitive data with companies. If you give data to a company, you rely on them to keep it safe. The situation with Atlas Biomed shows how important it is to protect personal information.
Vocabulary List:
- Concern /kənˈsɜrn/ (noun): A feeling of worry or anxiety about something.
- Sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ (adjective): Easily affected or harmed; requiring careful handling.
- Access /ˈæksɛs/ (verb): To obtain use or view something.
- Directors /dɪˈrɛktərz/ (noun): Individuals who manage or oversee a business or organization.
- Importance /ɪmˈpɔrtəns/ (noun): The quality of being significant or valuable.
- Commissioner /kəˈmɪʃənər/ (noun): An official in charge of a particular function or organization.
