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Tennessee to receive $348K in 23andMe data breach settlement
By Holly Lehren at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
Tennessee is set to receive nearly $349,000 as part of a multistate settlement over a 2023 data breach at genetic testing company 23andMe.Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined attorneys general from 42 other states and the District of Columbia in securing the settlement with the com...
Key takeaway Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined attorneys general from 42 other states and the District of Columbia in securing the settlement with the companys bankruptcy trustee.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The settlement secured by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is a significant win for the state's residents, particularly the 116,395 individuals affected by the 23andMe data breach. As the city's business community continues to grow and evolve, this case serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of protecting sensitive consumer information. Nashville 's thriving healthcare and technology sectors make it an attractive hub for companies handling personal and genetic data, and it is imperative that these businesses prioritize robust security measures to prevent similar breaches. The fact that 23andMe's assets, including customer genetic data, were sold to TTAM Research Institute as part of the bankruptcy proceedings raises questions about the long-term security and privacy of this sensitive information. Tennesseans will be watching to see how the new owner implements the agreed-upon security protections and whether these measures will be sufficient to safeguard their genetic information.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Tennessee is set to receive nearly $349,000 as part of a multistate settlement over a 2023 data breach at genetic testing company 23andMe.Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined attorneys general from 42 other states and the District of Columbia in securing the settlement with the com...
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