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Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules

A judge has approved a multimillion-dollar settlement for victims of the 2023 23andMe data breach.

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The brief

A judge has ruled that victims of the 2023 23andMe data breach will receive a payout. According to Reuters, the approved settlement amount is $46.75 million, while BBC News reports the figure as $47 million.

Coverage from CBS News and Gizmodo emphasizes the court's approval of the multimillion-dollar settlement. Simultaneously, reports from dars.gov.et indicate that the California Attorney General has sued 23andMe's successor regarding alleged misrepresentations of the breach's severity.

Future developments involve the distribution of the approved payout and the legal proceedings stemming from the California AG's lawsuit.

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Quick answers

How much is the approved payout for the data breach?

Reports vary slightly; Reuters specifies $46.75 million, while BBC News states $47 million.

Which data breach does this settlement concern?

The settlement is for victims of the 2023 23andMe data breach.

What other legal action is 23andMe facing?

The California Attorney General has sued the company's successor over alleged misrepresentations of the severity of the 2023 breach.

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Million Judge Victims California AG Sues Successor Over Alleged Misrepresentation Data Breach Severity Court Approves Settlement

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23andMe Data Breach California AG Settlement

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