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23andMe fined millions by UK watchdog over data breach

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 18 Jun 2025, 8:13pm
The DNA testing craze saw millions send their saliva off for testing. Photo / 123RF
The DNA testing craze saw millions send their saliva off for testing. Photo / 123RF

23andMe fined millions by UK watchdog over data breach

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 18 Jun 2025, 8:13pm

Genetic testing giant 23andMe is being fined millions of pounds by the UK's privacy watchdog following a high-profile data breach.

The breach saw the personal information of seven million people stolen.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this is the most severe punishment the watchdog can impose.

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