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State attorneys general data breach investigations: 23andMe in 2023, more in 2024

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of data privacy and cybersecurity, the role of state attorneys general has become increasingly prominent. Here, we delve into a recent case – the data breach involving the prominent genetic...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - January 2024 #2

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CYBERSECURITY - SEC’s Hacked X Account Leads to Tumultuous Bitcoin Market - The Securities and Exchange Commission has confirmed that its X account “was compromised, and an unauthorized post was posted.” The SEC...more

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Privacy Tip #385 – 23andMe Sends Letter to Data Breach Victims that Suing Over Breach is Futile

We previously alerted readers to the fact that the most recent data compromise of 23andMe exposed data related to Ashkenazi Jews and individuals of Chinese descent. It is reported by Ars Technica, citing TechCrunch, that...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #378 – Bad Actors Selling Data of 23andMe Users of Ashkenazi Jewish and Chinese Descent

We previously reported on the unfortunate data breach suffered by 23andMe last month and its implications. We never imagined how horrible it could be....more

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Stalemate in Use of DNA Profiles from Consumer Databases to Help Crack Cold Cases

More than a year ago, in April 2018, police announced that they had used a new investigative technique to arrest a man known as the Golden State Killer. For the first time, the police submitted DNA from a crime scene into a...more

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