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Settlement in 23andMe data breach class-action proposed at about $4.49M
The $4.49 million settlement offers up to $2,500 to affected Canadians, covering nearly 320,000 people impacted by the 2023 breach, pending court approvals.
- A proposed class-action settlement for approximately $4.49 million has been reached regarding a 23andMe data security breach, affecting Canadians.
- Almost seven million people's personal data was compromised by hackers, including nearly 320,000 Canadians, according to Canada's privacy watchdog.
- Eligible individuals could receive up to $2,500 for documented expenses related to the breach.
- The proposed settlement, which is not an admission of liability by 23andMe, requires approval from U.S. and Canadian bankruptcy courts.
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Settlement in 23andMe data breach class-action proposed at about $4.49M
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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Canadians affected by a flight of 23andMe data two years ago entered into a collective action agreement with the genetic testing company for an amount of approximately $4.49 million. The Canadian privacy agency stated in June that the personal data of nearly seven million people, including nearly 320,000 in Canada, had been compromised by hackers for a period of five months beginning in April 2023. These data included highly sensitive informatio…
·Richelieu, Canada
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Eligible individuals could receive up to $2,500. The post Collective Action Rules at $4.49M for Canadian clients of 23andMe appeared first on Les Affaires.
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