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23andMe inherits lawsuit over 'disturbing' DNA data breach

23andMe is facing a class-action lawsuit over a data breach that exposed sensitive genetic and personal information of millions of users. The lawsuit, filed in California, alleges the company failed to adequately protect customer data, leading to what plaintiffs describe as a "disturbing" compromise of DNA profiles and family tree details. The breach has raised significant concerns about privacy and security in the genetic testing industry.

read4 min publishedMay 29, 2026

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