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Kansas and 41 other states are set to split an $18 million settlement from 23andMe following a massive 2023 data breach that exposed the genetic data of nearly 7 million users — including over 51,000 Kansans whose info appeared on the dark web. The breach revealed critical security failures, prompting state investigations and leading to this settlement as 23andMe navigates bankruptcy, where its consumer data was sold under strict new privacy safeguards. Additionally, a separate $46.75 million class-action settlement is available to U.S. consumers who filed claims by February 17, 2026 — a sobering reminder of the stakes when you entrust sensitive data to tech companies.

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