New: U.K.'s data protection watchdog has fined 23andMe for failing to protect U.K. residents’ personal and genetic data prior to its 2023 data breach. The ICO said over 150,000 U.K. residents had data stolen in the cyberattack.

23andMe's bankruptcy hearing is expected later Wednesday (corrected).

https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/17/uk-watchdog-fines-23andme-over-2023-data-breach/

UK watchdog fines 23andMe over 2023 data breach | TechCrunch

The ICO said over 150,000 U.K. residents had data stolen in the breach.

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@zackwhittaker What’s the point of fining a bankrupt company?