Me’s interim chief executive Joseph Selsavage told lawmakers on Tuesday that 1.9 million people, or about 15% of its customer base, have requested their genetic data be deleted from the company’s servers since it filed for bankruptcy protection in March.

Texas is suing 23andMe to prevent the genetic testing firm from selling personal data of state residents as the company's bankruptcy case moves forward.

The state attorney general wants a bankruptcy court to ensure 23andMe or any purchaser comply with Texas laws on the sale, transfer or disclosure of