42 States Settle With 23andMe Bankruptcy Trustee for $150 Million Over 2023 Genetic Data Breach
42 state attorneys general have reached a $150 million settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving a multi-state lawsuit over allegations the company failed to protect sensitive customer data.
The legal action follows a 2023 security breach that exposed the genetic information of 6.9 million customers globally, including more than 125,000 in Oregon. The agreement resolves the financial liability claims tied to the breach as the company navigates bankruptcy proceedings.
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@breannamorello🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 42 states have reached a $150 million settlement with 23andMe. The multi-state lawsuit was filed after a 2023 data breach that exposed the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
@aglizmurrill🚨 I joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Lo
@agdanrayfieldOver 125,000 Oregonians were affected by a 23andMe genetic data breach in 2023. Today, we announced a bipartisan settlement for $150 million.