23andMe data breach class action settlement
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed April 22, 2026
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
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To qualify for this settlement, you must have:
- Had a 23andMe account between May 1 and October 1, 2023
- Received a data breach notification from 23andMe
- The settlement was available nationwide
Documentation of damages (such as credit card or bank statements, invoices, or receipts) was required to claim the higher documented expense amount.
How Much Did It Pay?
Eligible claimants could receive up to $500 for undocumented expenses and up to $1,500 for documented expenses related to the data breach. A separate $30 million settlement was reached in September 2024 specifically for residents of Alaska, California, Oregon, and Illinois.How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
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This settlement's claim deadline of July 14, 2025 has passed. While you can no longer file a claim, you can download Class Action Buddy to get notified about similar future settlements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the 23andMe data breach class action settlement?
The deadline to file a claim was Jul 14, 2025, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
How much can I receive from the 23andMe data breach class action settlement?
The maximum payout per eligible claimant is up to $1,500. Actual payments may be lower depending on the total number of valid claims filed and the available settlement fund.
Did I need documentation for the 23andMe data breach class action settlement?
Yes — this settlement required supporting documentation, and the official claim form set out what counted.
What happened in the 23andMe data breach?
In 2023, 23andMe experienced a data breach that potentially exposed customers' personal genetic information and account details to unauthorized access.
How do I know if I was affected by the 23andMe data breach?
If you had a 23andMe account in 2023, you may have been affected. Check your email for any breach notifications from 23andMe or log into your account to see if there were any security alerts.
When will the 23andMe settlement claim form be available?
The settlement is still being finalized, so claim forms are not yet available. Settlement details including claim procedures and deadlines will be announced once the agreement is approved by the court.
Primary source: the official settlement administrator’s website named in the court-approved class notice. We track this settlement from public settlement-notice sources; a single official administrator claim URL was not on file, so confirm the details on the official settlement website before you file.
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