23andMe is updating its TOS to force binding arbitration with a limited opt-out window - Stack Diary
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23andMe, the personal genomics and biotechnology company, has been trying to contain a security breach that was first disclosed on October 6th. On October 19th, 23andMe disclosed another security breach by the same hacker who had initially claimed responsibility. The hacker said he had access to more than 4 million genetic profile records this time. And on December 4th, 23andMe

This change will force its users into binding arbitration, which is a means to resolve disputes (such as a cybersecurity breach leaking your DNA data) outside of court.

  • Humanius@lemmy.worldEnglish
    69·
    1 year ago

    I’m not a lawyer, but I don’t think that retroactively applies to things that happened before the ToS got updated.

    So 23andMe would still be open to lawsuits for the previous breach

    • JJROKCZ@lemmy.worldEnglish
      112·
      1 year ago

      Maybe not but you’ll undoubtedly have to go to court to argue that (paying legal cost the whole time) before you can then start the case about gross negligence (and pay more for)

      It’s all designed to ensure you can’t afford to sue them

      • Telodzrum@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        1 year ago

        No, you’d just have to defend against a motion to dismiss under the terms of this agreement as part of the larger action. It’s a nominally increased amount of work and would not significantly increase the cost of litigation.