If you were impacted by the 23andMe data breach, which affected around 6.4 million individuals in the U.S., time is running out to claim your compensation. Following a credential-stuffing incident in 2023, 23andMe agreed in 2024 to a payout ranging from $30 to $50 million for those affected. The company subsequently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2025, raising new concerns about customer data privacy. The court has recently approved the settlement, and affected individuals must submit their claims by February 17.
Potential Compensation from the 23andMe Settlement
The settlement includes various payout tiers. Users who faced significant issues, such as identity theft or fraudulent tax filings due to the breach, may receive up to $10,000 to cover verified expenses, which can include costs for security measures and mental health support.
Individuals notified of leaked health information may receive payments of up to $165. Eligible data encompasses raw genotype information, health reports, and self-reported health conditions. Residents of Alaska, California, Illinois, and Oregon will benefit from an extra $100 due to state privacy regulations. Please note that it may take some time for payments to be processed.
Additionally, the settlement offers five years of identity monitoring services through a specialized program known as Privacy & Medical Shield + Genetic Monitoring, available to all class members, regardless of their payout status.
Steps to File a Claim with 23andMe
Those affected by the 2023 data breach can submit a Cyber Security Incident Claim, which must be filed by February 17, 2026, unless notified otherwise. To qualify, you should have been a 23andMe customer between May 1, 2023, and October 1, 2023, and have received a notification that your data was compromised. You must also confirm that you experienced damages due to the incident.
Claims can be submitted online via the settlement website, or you can send a physical claim form (postmarked by February 17) to the designated address. To finalize your claim, you will need to provide personal details and information regarding the damages suffered, along with supporting documents such as bank or credit card statements.