A court rules that victims of the 2023 data breach involving genetic testing company 23andMe will receive a payout of about $46–47 million. The settlement covers people affected by the incident, with reporting indicating that roughly half of 23andMe customers were impacted. The breached data relates to customers’ genetic profiles and related information that 23andMe compiles after customers submit DNA test kits. The company’s use of customer genetic information has faced scrutiny over concerns that it could be sensitive and high-impact if exposed. After the 2023 hack, the breach drew significant criticism and prompted legal action by affected customers. The judge’s decision approves the settlement amount, setting terms for compensation to those classified as breach victims. While the sources agree on the overall settlement figure and the scale of customer impact, they present slightly different totals—$46 million versus around $47 million—reflecting variations in reporting of the final approved amount. The ruling moves the settlement toward distribution to eligible claimants under the approved framework.