US EditionYou Can File a Claim for Part of 23andMe's $30 Million Data Breach Settlement Right Now
- 23andMe announced that impacted customers can now file claims for compensation from a $30 million settlement over its 2023 data breach.
- The breach was caused by a credential-stuffing attack between May and October 2023, exposing data of about 6.9 million users including DNA Relatives and Family Tree profiles.
- Customers notified of the breach and who suffered damages can submit a Cyber Security Incident Claim online or by mail by July 14, 2025, providing proof of harm and personal details.
- Payouts vary from roughly $4.35 per claimant to $100 for residents of states with privacy laws, and up to $10,000 for verified 'extraordinary claims' like identity theft or mental health costs.
- While 23andMe is undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans a court-supervised sale, it assures customers that data privacy remains a priority amid settlement distribution and asset sales.
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23andMe update: Customers have a new deadline to file data breach claims amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Here’s how to do it
Some important news for millions of 23andMe customers: The genetic testing company notified customers on Sunday that they now have until July 14 to file potential claims as the company navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to TechCrunch. The DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March along with 11 of its subsidiaries, must pay customers as part of its bankruptcy restructuring process. 23andMe, which provided DNA analysis to offer…
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NBC ConnecticutSome 23andMe customers can submit claims for money back: See deadline and if you qualify
Some 23andMe users may be eligible for compensation, according to a recent announcement to customers. The May 9 announcement comes less than two months after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 23. According to the recent notice from the company’s claims agent, there are two avenues by which certain current and former 23andMe users can submit claims for money back. The deadline for submitting both types of claims is July 14, 202…
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