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Genetic testing firm 23andMe faces large fine for failing to protect customer data
Genetic testing company 23andMe failed to take basic steps to protect customer data, according to a joint investigation by ...
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UK regulator fines 23andMe over massive genetic data breach
The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined U.S.-based 23andMe £2.31 million for serious security failures ...
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Anne Wojcicki wins bid to buy back 23andMe for $305M
A nonprofit led by the co-founder and former CEO of 23andMe outbid competitors for nearly all of the company’s assets.
23andMe fined millions by UK watchdog over 'profoundly damaging' cyber attack
James Moss, the director of cyber investigations at law firm Addleshaw Goddard, told Sky News the ICO's fine was "about as ...
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23andMe fined £2.31m over UK users' genetic data breach
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has levied a £2.31 million ($3.13 million) penalty on the Californian company in connection with a cyberattack in 2023 that resulted in the personal ...
23andMe hit with £2.3M fine after exposing genetic data of millions
The UK's data watchdog is fining beleaguered DNA testing outfit 23andMe £2.31 million ($3.13 million) over its 2023 mega ...
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23andMe's Co-Founder to Buy Company; Makes Privacy Pledge
TTAM Research Institute - 23andMe's co-founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki's new company - is the winner in a final round of ...