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South Carolina Gets $280K from 23andMe Breach Settlement | Charleston News
South Carolina’s getting $280K from a multistate settlement over a 23andMe data breach that exposed millions—including 80K South Carolinians—after the company ignored glaring security flaws and even blamed users. Part of a $150M deal across 42 states, only $18M will be distributed due to bankruptcy and other claims. 23andMe also agreed to pay $46.75M in a separate class-action settlement for claims filed by Feb 17. The company’s security failures included weak password protections, poor monitoring, and unpatched vulnerabilities. Complicating matters, 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in 2025, and…
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