Canadian and British Authorities Investigate 2023 23andMe Data Breach Affecting 6.9 Million

Jun 10, 2024, 03:12 PM

The Canadian and British privacy authorities have launched a joint investigation into a data breach at genetics testing company 23andMe that occurred in 2023. The breach impacted 6.9 million customers' personal information. The investigation aims to assess what customer information was exposed and whether proper safeguards were in place, according to Canada's privacy commissioner.