California AG sues 23andMe over 2023 breach exposing health data

By Bill Toulas

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Chrome Holding Co. (formerly 23andMe) over the company's failure to protect sensitive genetic and health data in the 2023 breach that affected millions of customers. The case is notable because 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in March 2026, and the lawsuit targets the successor entity, setting a precedent for post-bankruptcy breach accountability.

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