type: incident · created: 2026-07-26 · updated: 2026-07-26 · tags: [incident, settlement, data-breach, genetic-data, 23andme, state-ag, consumer-protection] · confidence: high · affected_sectors: [healthcare, technology] · au_impact: false
Connecticut AG Leads 42-State Settlement With 23andMe Over 2023 Breach
A coalition of 42 state attorneys general, led by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, reached a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving claims from the company's 2023 data breach that exposed genetic and personal data of millions of customers.
Summary
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Parties | 42 state attorneys general (led by Connecticut) |
| Defendant | 23andMe (via bankruptcy trustee) |
| Reason | 2023 data breach exposing genetic and personal data |
| Date | July 23, 2026 |
This settlement follows the earlier 23Andme Settlement reached with individual states.
Related Pages
- 23Andme Settlement — Earlier settlement details
- Spain Fines 23Andme 3 Million — Spanish regulatory action
Source
- [Hunton Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Blog(https://www.hunton.com/privacy-and-cybersecurity-law-blog/) — July 23, 2026