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South Carolina Gets $280K from 23andMe Breach Settlement | Charleston News

1 min · 20. juli 2026
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South Carolina’s getting $280K from a multistate settlement over a 23andMe data breach that exposed millions—including 80K South Carolinians—after the company ignored glaring security flaws and even blamed users. Part of a $150M deal across 42 states, only $18M will be distributed due to bankruptcy and other claims. 23andMe also agreed to pay $46.75M in a separate class-action settlement for claims filed by Feb 17. The company’s security failures included weak password protections, poor monitoring, and unpatched vulnerabilities. Complicating matters, 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in 2025, and its assets—including genetic data—were acquired by a nonprofit tied to its founder. While the payout is small compared to the damage, it’s a step toward accountability for mishandling sensitive genetic info. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cc71ce01ef1d3b5d

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