23andMe hack exposes gaps in Canadian health data protection: A call for change

Video 23andMe sale to nonprofit gets court approval

TTAM, a California-based nonprofit set to acquire 23andMe, plans to maintain the company's customer privacy policies and add further data security measures, 23andMe said in a statement.

23andMe hack exposes gaps in Canadian health data protection: A call for change

Poor security practices at genetic testing company 23andMe exposed the data of hundreds of thousands of Canadians.

UK Data Protection Regulator Fines 23andMe ~$3.1 Million Following Credential Stuffing Attack | Alston & Bird Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Blog ICO fines 23andMe ~$3.1 million

On June 5, 2025, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fined 23andMe £2.31 million (~$3.1 million). The fine was for failing to implement adequate security measures to protect the personal data of over 155,000 UK users. The penalty followed a joint investigation with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, highlighting  how regulators are […] The post UK Data Protection Regulator Fines 23andMe ~$3.1 Million Following Credent…

Bankruptcy Court Approves 23andMe Sale to Non-Profit Focused on Privacy and Research

HARRISBURG, PA — A federal bankruptcy court has approved the sale of genetic testing company 23andMe to the newly formed TTAM Research Institute, a non-profit medical research organization created by 23andMe founder and CEO Ann Wojcicki. The $305 million sale is set to address significant consumer privacy concerns raised during the bankruptcy proceedings. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced his support for the agreement, which ensures that se…