California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the successor of 23andMe, alleging the company failed to protect sensitive genetic data during a 2023 breach. The lawsuit claims the company misled consumers about the severity of the incident, which exposed the data of nearly seven million users.
Why it matters
This case underscores the growing legal and privacy risks associated with the storage of highly sensitive genetic information by private corporations.
California Attorney General to sue 23andMe over 2023 data breach
The report balances the Attorney General's allegations with the company's stated commitments to data protection.
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