23andMe has agreed to pay $18 million to resolve a multistate lawsuit following a major data breach that compromised the sensitive genetic information of millions of users. The settlement addresses claims that the company failed to implement adequate security measures to protect its customers' highly personal health data. This payout marks a significant legal consequence for the genetic testing firm as it attempts to move past the fallout of the incident. The case serves as a stark reminder of the unique risks associated with storing biological data in digital databases. No poll is provided for legal settlements.
Source: https://www.hipaajournal.com/23andme-settlement-multistate-data-breach-lawsuit/
