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Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules

A judge has approved a multimillion-dollar settlement for victims of the 2023 23andMe data breach.

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The brief

A judge has approved a payout for victims of the 2023 23andMe data breach. The settlement amount is reported as $46.75 million, with some coverage rounding the figure to $46 million or $47 million.

Coverage from Reuters, BBC, CBS News, and Gizmodo emphasizes the court's approval of the payout. Simultaneously, dars.gov.et reports that the California AG is suing 23andMe's successor.

Future developments involve the lawsuit filed by the California AG, which alleges the successor misrepresented the severity of the 2023 breach.

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Quick answers

How much is the 23andMe settlement?

The payout is reported as $46.75 million, though other outlets cite $46 million or $47 million.

Which data breach is this settlement related to?

The payout is for victims of the 2023 data breach.

Is there ongoing legal action against the company?

Yes, the California AG has sued 23andMe's successor over alleged misrepresentations of the breach's severity.

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23andMe California AG Data Breach Legal Settlement

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