23andMe Faces $30 Million Settlement Over Data Breach Affecting 7 Million Users

In October 2023, hackers accessed the personal data of approximately 7 million 23andMe users, including names, addresses, and genetic information, which was subsequently listed for sale on the dark web. A class-action lawsuit was filed against 23andMe, alleging negligence and breach of duty regarding user data protection. A $30 million settlement has been proposed, with a deadline approaching for affected users to file claims.