AG Marshall joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing 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 but will be paid out of available bankruptcy funds immediately. Of the $18 million, Alabama will receive $260,817.

“Last fall, we advised consumers to delete their accounts with 23andMe due to lack of accountability discovered within the tech company. While this settlement is a giant step in the right direction to begin to hold 23andMe accountable, it does not justify their actions. Protecting consumer data, especially that of personal genetics should be the highest security priority for these companies and the Attorney General’s Office will continue to ensure that Alabama law is complied with and that no more consumers face this exploitation.” -AG Marshall