23andMe to pay $18 million in genetics data breach settlement

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andMe has agreed to pay $18 million to settle claims regarding inadequate protection of customer genetic data.
The settlement was reached with a coalition of 43 attorneys general.
The allegations were centered around a data breach that compromised personal genetic information.
The company has stated it will implement improved security measures following the settlement.
This settlement marks a significant response to growing concerns over data privacy in the genetic testing industry.

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23andMe to pay $18 million in new genetics data breach settlementBleepingComputer · 5 days ago

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andMe has agreed to pay $18 million to settle claims regarding inadequate protection of customer genetic data.
The settlement was reached with a coalition of 43 attorneys general.
The allegations were centered around a data breach that compromised personal genetic information.
The company has stated it will implement improved security measures following the settlement.
This settlement marks a significant response to growing concerns over data privacy in the genetic testing industry.

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