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23andMe Settles DNA Breach Lawsuit | Salt Lake City News
23andMe is paying $18 million to over forty states after a massive 2023 data breach exposed genetic and personal data of nearly seven million users — a scandal that derailed their therapy projects, triggered layoffs, and forced bankruptcy in March 2025. Utah’s share: $461,000. But Utahns also stand to get direct compensation via a separate class-action settlement — if they filed by February 17, 2026. The state’s AG stressed that companies handling sensitive data must prioritize security, especially when breaches target specific ethnic groups. This settlement sends a clear message…
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