UK and Canada privacy watchdogs investigating 23andMe data breach

On Monday, the U.K,'s Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announced their investigation into the genetic testing company, saying the organizations will leverage "the combined resources and expertise of their two offices." "This data breach had an international impact, and we look forward to collaborating with our Canadian counterparts to ensure the personal information of people in the U.K. is protected," said Edwards. Hackers broke into around ...