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.