Iowa Secures 23andMe Breach Settlement

Iowa is receiving roughly $430,000 from an $18 million multistate settlement with 23andMe following a 2023 breach that exposed genetic and personal information associated with about 6.

9 million customers. The settlement followed an investigation by attorneys general from 42 states and Washington, D.C., and is being paid from 23andMe’s bankruptcy estate. The case highlights the financial and regulatory consequences of inadequate protections for highly sensitive genetic data, while separate class-action proceedings provide additional compensation for affected consumers.