If you were impacted by the 23andMe data breach, the deadline is approaching to submit a claim for a payout in a settlement.<\/p>\n
Millions of 23andMe customers are expected to receive a payout from the $50 million settlement after a customer data security breach occurred in October 2023. This cyberattack resulted in the theft of personal information for approximately 6.4 million United States residents. <\/p>\n
The deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 17, to submit a claim form. Here\u2019s what to know about the deadline and if you are eligible.<\/p>\n
You are eligible to submit a claim if you:<\/p>\n
Were a 23andMe customer at any time between May 1, 2023, through Oct. 1, 2023Resided in the United States during this timeReceived notice from 23andMe that your personal information was compromised.<\/p>\n
You may be eligible for a cash payment and other benefits from the class action settlement, such as up to $10,000 for extraordinary claims; up to $165 for health information claims; and estimated $100 for statutory cash claims; and five years of privacy and medical shield, plus genetic monitoring.<\/p>\n
You must submit a claim by Feb. 17 to receive a cash payment and to pre-enroll in the privacy and medical shield, plus genetic monitoring.<\/p>\n