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23andMe to pay $30 million in genetics data breach settlement (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

submitted 2 months ago by geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml to c/technology@lemmy.ml

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DNA testing giant 23andMe has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit over a data breach that exposed the personal information of 6.4 million customers in 2023.

The proposed class action settlement, filed Thursday in a San Francisco federal court and awaiting judicial approval, includes cash payments for affected customers, which will be distributed within ten days of final approval.

"23andMe believes the settlement is fair, adequate, and reasonable," the company said in a memorandum filed Friday.

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[–] cygnus@lemmy.ca 70 points 2 months ago (1 children)

$30M for 6.4M people - so minus legal fees they can expect about two dollars each? I thought these damages were supposed to be punitive?

[–] skeezix@lemmy.world 23 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Exciting. What do you plan to spend your $2 on?

[–] putoelquelolea@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago

I want my two dollars!