AG Kaul and a coalition of 41 other states today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims for states. Due to the finite amount of funds in the bankruptcy estate and numerous other claims, recovery is limited to $18 million, which will be paid out of available bankruptcy funds immediately. Of the $18 million, Wisconsin will receive over $275,000.

“Companies that are responsible for sensitive genetic information need to keep it safe. By acting proactively, companies can help prevent data breaches.” -AG Kaul