23andMe 2023 Data Breach

Settled Modest payouts ($50-$500) class_action · data_breach

23andMe 2023 data breach - $30M settlement, payouts delayed by Ch 11 bankruptcy

Eligibility hint

Had a 23andMe account in 2023 and filed a claim before Feb 17, 2026

Estimated payout range

$0 – $10,000

Claims opened

2026-01-30

Claims close

2026-02-17

Current score

0.40 / 1.00

Official source

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Credential-stuffing attack in 2023 affected about 6.9 million 23andMe accounts, with targeted release of Ashkenazi Jewish and Chinese-ethnicity ancestry reports on dark-web forums. $30M class action settlement (potentially up to $50M) received final approval Jan 30, 2026 from Judge Walsh. Claim filing window closed Feb 17, 2026. 23andMe filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025; sold to TTAM Research Institute (led by founder Anne Wojcicki) in July 2025. Settlement payments are paused pending bankruptcy reconciliation; distribution timing is expected to take considerable time.

Connected settlement administrations (3)

23andMe Customer Data Security Breach · Extraordinary Claims : Reimbursement of
23andMe Data Breach Bankruptcy
23andMe Million Data Breach Class Action

Recent signals

Murrill announces 23andMe settlement for genetic data breach - Eastern Progress google_news · 2026-09-01
CL filing: Paris v. Apollo Global Management, Inc. courtlistener_search · 2026-08-26
CL filing: Daniels v. Apple American Group, LLC courtlistener_search · 2026-08-25
Attorney General Phil Weiser announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andme over genetic data breach - Colorado Attorney General (.gov) google_news · 2026-08-23
CL filing: Trujillo v. Doctususa Inc. courtlistener_search · 2026-08-22
CL filing: Acevedo v. DoctusUSA Inc. courtlistener_search · 2026-08-22
Ganna 2019 regulations_gov · 2026-08-21
23andMe settles genetic data breach lawsuit - Telehealth.org google_news · 2026-08-20
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections - NCDOJ (.gov) google_news · 2026-08-17
Kentucky part of multi-state 23andMe data breach settlement - WKYT google_news · 2026-08-12

Brands: 23andmettam research institute
Products: 23andmegeneticancestrydna

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the 23andMe 2023 Data Breach settlement?

You may qualify if the following applies to you: Had a 23andMe account in 2023 and filed a claim before Feb 17, 2026. Eligibility criteria can change as the settlement develops.

What is the deadline to file a 23andMe 2023 Data Breach claim?

Claims are currently expected to close on 2026-02-17. Deadlines can be extended or shortened by the court; verify against the official source before filing.

How much could a 23andMe 2023 Data Breach claim be worth?

Estimated payouts range from $0 to $10,000 depending on individual circumstances. These are estimates based on comparable outcomes, not guarantees.

What is the current status of the 23andMe 2023 Data Breach settlement?

Settled. Credential-stuffing attack in 2023 affected about 6.9 million 23andMe accounts, with targeted release of Ashkenazi Jewish and Chinese-ethnicity ancestry reports on dark-web forums. $30M class action settlement (potentially up to $50M) received final approval Jan 30, 2026 from Judge Walsh. Claim filing window closed Feb 17, 2026. 23andMe filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025; sold to TTAM Research Institute (led by founder Anne Wojcicki) in July 2025. Settlement payments are paused pending bankruptcy reconciliation; distribution timing is expected to take considerable time.

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