If you used 23andMe in 2023, your personal data may have been exposed in a major breach — and you could now be eligible for cash compensation and free identity protection from a $30 million class action settlement.
The settlement has received final approval, but claims must be filed by February 17, 2026. Miss the deadline, and you forfeit your right to payment.
What Happened to 23andMe Users?
In October 2023, hackers accessed information tied to nearly seven million 23andMe users, representing about half of the company’s customer base at the time.
The compromised data included:
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Names and home addresses
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Account-related details
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Genetic and health information
This data was later offered for sale on the dark web, prompting a class action lawsuit against the company.
Plaintiffs alleged that 23andMe failed to adequately protect sensitive information and did not notify affected users quickly enough.
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Who May Qualify for the Settlement?
You may be eligible if:
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You are a U.S. resident
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You were a 23andMe customer between May 1 and October 1, 2023
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You received notice that your personal data was compromised
How to File a 23andMe Settlement Claim
Filing is free and can be done online or by mail.
File Online
Submit your claim through the official settlement website.
File by Mail
First-Class Mail
23andMe Holding Co. Claims Processing Center
c/o Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC
PO Box 4850
New York, NY 10163-4850
Overnight or Hand Delivery
23andMe Holding Co. Claims Processing Center
c/o Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC
850 3rd Avenue, Suite 412
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Claim deadline: February 17, 2026
Opt-out or objection deadline: December 29, 2025
How Much Money Could You Receive?
Settlement payments depend on the type of claim submitted:
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Up to $10,000 for “extraordinary claims” with documented out-of-pocket losses
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Up to $165 for users whose health data was affected
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Additional $100 for eligible residents of Alaska, California, Illinois, or Oregon
All approved class members also receive:
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Five years of identity theft protection
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Dark web monitoring
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Genetic anomaly detection services
When Will Payments Be Sent?
According to Kroll Settlement Administration, payments will be distributed after the bankruptcy settlement process is completed and any appeals are resolved.
Claimants will receive updates through the settlement website.
Bottom Line
If you were a 23andMe customer in 2023, you may qualify for cash compensation and long-term identity protection, but you must file a claim by February 17, 2026.
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