The UK’s data privacy watchdog has levied a £2.31 million ($3.1 million) fine on genetic testing company 23andMe for failing to take appropriate measures to protect the personal information of its users, following a large-scale data breach in 2023.
“We have fined genetic testing company 23andMe £2.31 million for failing to implement appropriate security measures to protect the personal information of UK users, following a large-scale cyber attack in 2023,” reads the strongly worded opening stat