A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved a $46.75 ​million settlement for victims of a 2023 data breach, opens new tab at ‌the genetic testing company 23andMe, which exposed genetic and other personal information of an estimated 6.9 million customers. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Brian Walsh in St. Louis ​said the settlement was fair and equitable, and in the ​best interest of a trust overseen by the company’s ⁠bankruptcy administrator. The settlement will be reduced by $14.29 million previously disbursed in ​connection with the breach, making the total additional payout $32.46 million.

Full report : 23andMe data breach victims win court approval for a $46.75 million settlement.