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23andMe Data Breach Victims Get $46.75M Settlement
7 Jul
Summary
- A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved a significant settlement.
- Victims of a 2023 data breach will receive $46.75 million.
- The settlement aims to compensate those affected by the breach.
A significant financial resolution has been reached for individuals impacted by a data breach at the genetic testing company, 23andMe. On July 7, 2026, a U.S. bankruptcy judge officially approved a settlement amounting to $46.75 million.
This settlement is designated for victims who suffered from a data breach that occurred in 2023. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Brian Walsh, presiding in St. Louis, found the agreement to be fair and equitable. He determined that the settlement is in the best interest of a trust established to oversee the distribution of funds to those affected by the breach.
The ruling marks a crucial step in providing compensation to individuals whose personal genetic information may have been compromised. The bankruptcy administrator will now oversee the distribution of the approved settlement funds.
