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23andMe 'failed to take basic steps' to protect private information, investigation finds
DNA testing company 23andMe didn’t have adequate data protections and ignored warning signs ahead of a massive data breach ...
Canada’s privacy commissioner says his office should be able to impose fines
Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne is calling for better tools, saying Canadian law prevents him from issuing ...
Genetic testing firm 23andMe fined millions for failing to protect customer data
Genetic testing company 23andMe failed to take basic steps to protect customer data, according to a joint investigation by ...
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Lack of appropriate safeguards led to 23andMe data breach, joint investigation finds
Inadequate security measures opened the door to a data breach discovered two years ago at genetic testing company 23andMe, ...
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UK regulator fines 23andMe over massive genetic data breach
The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined U.S.-based 23andMe £2.31 million for serious security failures ...
UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach
The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.
LIVE NOW: Privacy Commissioner of Canada, UK Information Commissioner on 23andMe data breach
Privacy Commissioner of Canada and UK Information Commissioner hold press conference on investigation into 23andMe global data breach. Watch LIVE here.
LIVE SOON: Privacy Commissioner of Canada, UK Information Commissioner on 23andMe data breach
Privacy Commissioner of Canada and UK Information Commissioner hold press conference on investigation into 23andMe global data breach. Watch LIVE here.