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California Sues 23andMe Over Data Breach Security Failings

California's top lawyer, Rob Bonta, is taking on 23andMe for allegedly failing to protect millions of people's sensitive genetic data and downplaying the severity of a massive 2023 data breach. The lawsuit claims the company broke California law by not keeping personal info safe and lying to customers about the breach.

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House Republicans Unveil National Data Privacy Bill

House Republicans have introduced the Secure Data Act, a groundbreaking national data privacy bill that puts Americans in control of their personal data and holds companies accountable for keeping it safe. The proposed law would give consumers the power to opt out of data collection for targeted ads, third-party sales, and automated decision-making.

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