Tag: 23andMe

  • 23andMe Data Breach Ends in $18 Million Settlement

    23andMe Data Breach Ends in $18 Million Settlement

    The 23andMe data breach has resulted in an $18 million settlement after a multistate investigation concluded that the genetic testing company failed to adequately protect customer information. The agreement follows one of the largest privacy incidents involving consumer DNA data in recent years. The breach exposed information belonging to roughly 6.9 million users after attackers…

  • 23andMe Health Data Breach Triggers Lawsuit From California AG

    23andMe Health Data Breach Triggers Lawsuit From California AG

    The 23andMe health data breach is facing renewed scrutiny after California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the genetic testing company over its handling of the 2023 cyberattack. State officials claim the company failed to implement reasonable security protections despite storing highly sensitive genetic and personal information. The lawsuit adds further legal pressure…