Documentary record · October 19, 2026 edition
California AG: $6 million settlement with Chrome Holding Co. (formerly 23andMe)
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Event date
October 19, 2026
Authority
California Attorney General
Forum
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Mo.
Lifecycle state
CIVIL SETTLEMENT — PENDING COURT APPROVAL
Source published
October 19, 2026
Source checked
October 19, 2026
Published on KPSGILL
The settlement resolves the Attorney General's allegations that the company failed to protect customers' personal and genetic data in the 2023 breach. It also resolves the AG's appeal concerning the sale of genetic data in bankruptcy.
Does not establish
a judicial finding of liability. The settlement is not effective until the court approves it.
Sources
- CA AG 23andMe/Chrome settlement Primary · 2026-10-19 · checked 2026-10-19
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