DNA Diagnostics Center Settles Data Breach with Ohio and Pennsylvania Attorneys General
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On February 16, 2023, the Attorneys General of Ohio and Pennsylvania announced a settlement with Ohio-based DNA Diagnostics Center (“DDC”) for a 2021 data breach which involved 2.1 million residents nationwide, including the social security numbers of over 45,000 Ohio and Pennsylvania residents. As a part of the settlement, which resolves alleged violations of Ohio and Pennsylvania consumer protection laws, DDC will pay $400,000 in fines and will be required to implement improved security practices.