data-breach
Bankruptcy admin approves settlement fund of $47 million for 23andMe data breach victims
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Summary
A bankruptcy court has approved a $46.8 million settlement for approximately 7 million 23andMe customers affected by a 2023 data breach. Hackers accessed sensitive genetic data, including DNA Relatives profiles and Family Tree data, and subsequently posted it on the dark web. The settlement aims to compensate victims for damages, acknowledging the company's pre-existing financial difficulties and the extensive legal costs associated with a larger lawsuit.
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