Dhaka, June 11 -- the company that let you explore your ancestry through a saliva-based DNA test? Since its founding in 2006, it also ventured into health research and drug development. However, it struggled financially and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March, sparking concerns about the security of customers' sensitive genetic data.

Now, 27 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit in bankruptcy court, seeking to prevent the sale of 23andMe's genetic data archive without user consent. A biotech firm is currently looking to acquire the company, pending court approval.

What Happened to 23andMe?

The San Francisco-based firm filed for bankruptcy protection in March. Its co-founder and longtime CEO Anne Wojcicki st...