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23andMe Fined £2.31M; Acquired Amid Data Breach Fallout

6/24/2025

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23andMe, the US genetic testing firm, faced a hefty £2.31 million fine from the UK Information Commissioner's Office after a 2023 cyber attack compromised the sensitive data of nearly 7 million customers. Now bankrupt, the company is being acquired by TTAM Research Institute, which vows to implement stronger data security measures to protect users in the future.

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23andMe, the US genetic testing firm, faced a hefty £2.31 million fine from the UK Information Commissioner's Office after a 2023 cyber attack compromised the sensitive data of nearly 7 million customers. Now bankrupt, the company is being acquired by TTAM Research Institute, which vows to implement stronger data security measures to protect users in the future.