23andMe is facing payouts and new obligations following a 2023 genetic data breach. Multiple outlets report that a court has approved a settlement for victims totaling about $46.75 million (often reported as roughly $47 million). Coverage indicates that the settlement affects about half of 23andMe customers, with some sources stating the breach involved nearly 7 million customers. One report says $32.46 million remains to be paid to victims after the court’s approval, while another indicates a separate $18 million settlement with state attorneys general. That $18 million agreement stems from claims—brought by a coalition of roughly 42 to 43 attorneys general—that 23andMe failed to adequately protect customers’ genetic data. Sources also describe enhanced data protection and security-related requirements tied to the attorneys general settlement. Overall, the reporting aligns on the 2023 breach, the scale of customer impact, and that courts have approved victim compensation while regulators reach a separate settlement concerning data handling practices.
Judge approves about $47 million settlement for 23andMe 2023 genetic data breach victims
23andMe is facing payouts and new obligations following a 2023 genetic data breach. Multiple outlets report that a court has approved a settlement for victims totaling about $46.75 million (often repo...
- A 2023 breach at 23andMe compromises customers’ genetic data profiles.
- A court approves a settlement for victims of about $46.75 million (about $47 million).
- Reports estimate the breach impacts roughly half of customers and nearly 7 million people.
- Separately, 23andMe agrees to pay $18 million to resolve claims by a coalition of about 42–43 U.S. attorneys general.
- The attorneys general settlement includes enhanced data protection/security requirements.
23andMe has agreed to an $18m settlement with 42 US attorneys general over its 2023 data breach, including enhanced data protection requirements
1 month ago23andMe suffered a data breach in 2023 that impacted nearly 7 million customers.
1 month agoGenetic testing company 23andMe has agreed to pay $18 million to settle claims from a coalition of 43 attorneys general that it failed to protect customers' genetic data. [...]
1 month agoDNA company 23andMe owes customers $47 million as part of a settlement. See if you're eligible for this payment
1 month agoA bankruptcy judge in St. Louis approved the payout on Tuesday, with $32.46 million still owed to victims of the 2023 hack
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