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23andMe Settles Genetic Data Breach | Albany News
23andMe just paid $18 million to 42 states after a massive data breach exposed genetic data of nearly 7 million users — some even sold on the dark web. The company failed basic security like MFA, blamed customers, and now faces new rules to protect data — including a security board and deletion rights. A twist? The data was sold to a research group founded by 23andMe’s own CEO. This settlement is a major win for privacy, especially as the company narrowly avoided bankruptcy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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