California AG reaches $6m settlement in 23andMe litigation
( October 19, 2026, 20:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Chrome Holding, formerly known as 23andMe, agreed to pay $6 million for failing to protect its customers' personal information and genetic data resulting in a 2023 data breach, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced. "23andMe collected genetic data about millions of people and failed to meet its obligation to keep that information safe. Companies cannot evade California's consumer protection and privacy laws by filing for bankruptcy," Bonta said.Statement follows in full. Also see attached file....
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