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23andMe Fined £2.31M After Data Breach, Faces Acquisition

6/17/2025

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The UK Information Commissioner's Office has slapped DNA testing company 23andMe with a hefty £2.31 million fine following a 2023 data breach that compromised the sensitive information of 6.9 million users. As 23andMe navigates bankruptcy, it is set to be acquired by TTAM Research Institute, which vows to bolster data protection for its customers.

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The UK Information Commissioner's Office has slapped DNA testing company 23andMe with a hefty £2.31 million fine following a 2023 data breach that compromised the sensitive information of 6.9 million users. As 23andMe navigates bankruptcy, it is set to be acquired by TTAM Research Institute, which vows to bolster data protection for its customers.