In re: 23andMe, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation Settlement
23andMe data breach claims with privacy and genetic monitoring
Description
A court-authorized settlement for the October 2023 23andMe cyberattack (affecting ~6.4 million U.S. residents) offers: (1) up to $10,000 for documented Extraordinary Claims; (2) up to $165 for Health Information Claims if notified that health/genetic data was involved; (3) an estimated $100 Statutory Cash Claim for residents of AK, CA, IL, or OR during the incident period; and (4) 5 years of Privacy & Medical Shield + Genetic Monitoring. A Settlement Fund between $30–$50 million will pay benefits (amounts may be reduced proportionally if the fund is under $50 million). Eligibility, claim review, payment timing, and any payment amount are determined by the settlement administrator, court-approved terms, or applicable refund program. Payout does not administer the settlement, determine eligibility, or guarantee payment.
Who qualifies
- Were a 23andMe customer between 2023-05-01 and 2023-10-01
- Resided in the U.S. during that period
- Received notice from 23andMe that your personal information was compromised
- Submit a valid claim by 2026-02-17 (CT 11:59 pm for online claims; mail postmarked by 2026-02-17)
- For Statutory Cash Claim (~$100): resident of AK, CA, IL, or OR during the incident period and submit a claim
- For Health Information Claim (up to $165): received notice that health/genetic information was involved
- For Extraordinary Claim (up to $10,000): provide documentation of eligible unreimbursed losses tied to the incident
Payout is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Settlement information is for general informational purposes only. Eligibility, legal representation, and any payment amount are determined by the settlement administrator, court, or participating law firm and are not guaranteed.