Overview
- The Canadian claims program opened March 27, 2026, giving access to a US$3.25 million fund with a June 25, 2026 filing deadline.
- Eligible claimants lived in Canada and had a 23andMe account between May 1, 2023 and October 1, 2023, or received a breach notice, and did not opt out of the settlement.
- Two options are offered: ordinary claims for a pro‑rated payment with no documents required, and extraordinary claims reimbursing up to CA$2,500 for documented out‑of‑pocket costs from October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
- Canadians can file online, by mail, email, or fax, and choose to be paid in Canadian dollars by Interac e‑transfer or cheque.
- 23andMe disclosed in October 2023 that hackers accessed data for nearly 6.9 million users, and a class lawyer says resolving the Canadian claim within the company’s U.S. Chapter 11 is a precedent.