What is the claim deadline for the 23andMe Data Breach Settlement?

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was February 17, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.

Is the 23andMe Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?

Kroll is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at kellerrohrback.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.

When will payments from the 23andMe Data Breach Settlement be sent?

Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for January 20, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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23andMe Data Breach Settlement

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was February 17, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

In August 2023, cybercriminals stole personal information belonging to approximately 7 million 23andMe users. The compromised data included names, genders, dates of birth, family tree information, geographic locations, and genetic information. 23andMe announced the breach in October 2023.

Do you qualify?

Anyone who was a 23andMe user whose personal information was compromised in the data breach announced on October 6, 2023.

How to file

Class members could submit claims through the settlement website at https://23andmedatasettlement.com. The deadline to submit claims passed on February 17, 2026. For more information, visit the settlement website.

Common questions

What is the claim deadline for the 23andMe Data Breach Settlement?: This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was February 17, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Is the 23andMe Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?: Kroll is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at kellerrohrback.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the 23andMe Data Breach Settlement be sent?: Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for January 20, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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Claim deadline: February 17, 2026
Class period: August 11, 2023 – October 6, 2023
Final hearing: January 20, 2026
Case: In re 23andMe, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation; In re Chrome Holding Co. (f/k/a 23andMe Holding Co.), et al.
Case number: MDL No. 3098; Bankruptcy Case No. 25-40976-357
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of California; United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Administrator: Kroll

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