23andMe Data Breach Settlement Deadline Approaches

The deadline to file claims in the $30 million settlement over 23andMe's data breach is rapidly approaching. Some eligible claimants may receive thousands of dollars in compensation. The breach exposed sensitive genetic and personal information, raising concerns about privacy protections in the growing DNA testing industry. The settlement represents one of the largest payouts related to genetic data security failures and highlights the risks consumers face when sharing intimate biological information with private companies.