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

Alabama to receive over $260k in 23andMe bankruptcy settlement - Alabama Political Reporter google_news · 2026-07-18
23AndMe Data Breach Leads To PA Settlement - newtownpanow.com google_news · 2026-07-18
AG Alan Wilson announces multi-state settlement with 23andMe over genetic data breach - ABC Columbia google_news · 2026-07-18
Attorney General Letitia James Wins $18M Settlement From 23andMe Over Massive Genetic Data Breach - Harlem World Magazine google_news · 2026-07-18
Oklahoma to get $276,435 in 23andMe settlement over 2023 data breach - KOKH google_news · 2026-07-17
23andMe settlement: Who’s getting the $18M? - AL.com google_news · 2026-07-17
Texas AG Ken Paxton Secures $1.27M In $150M 23andMe Data Breach Settlement - Dallas Express google_news · 2026-07-17
Attorney General Marshall Announces Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach - Alabama Attorney General's Office (.gov) google_news · 2026-07-17
NY, CT reach settlement with 23andMe for genetic data breach - WSHU google_news · 2026-07-17
Drummond announces settlement reached with 23andMe over 2023 data breach - KSWO 7News google_news · 2026-07-17

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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