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23andMe to pay $6M over data mishandling
The California Attorney General has reached a $6 million settlement with Chrome Holding Co., formerly 23andMe, to resolve claims of data protection failures and unauthorized sale of genetic information during bankruptcy. The company faced lawsuits related to a 2023 data breach affecting nearly 7 million customers and the sale of genetic data after bankruptcy, despite California laws requiring explicit consent for such transactions. The settlement addresses allegations that 23andMe failed to safeguard sensitive genetic data, including health reports and raw genetic information, which impacted over 850,000 California residents. Customers can still delete or download their genetic data from the company's platform.
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