Canada, UK Launch Joint Probe into 23andMe Data Breach

Canada and the UK are jointly investigating a 2023 data breach at 23andMe. Privacy commissioners Philippe Dufresne and John Edwards will examine the breach's scope and the company's safeguards for sensitive data. They will also assess 23andMe's notification process to regulators and affected individuals. The breach compromised data of 6.9 million customers. 23andMe is cooperating with the investigation, which includes collaboration with Quebec, B.C., and Alberta authorities.