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What are the immediate consequences of the 23andMe data breach, and what does it signify about the handling of sensitive data in the digital age?

In a significant data breach, 23andMe, a genetic testing company, had the personal information of seven million people stolen, including 150,000 Britons. The UK's privacy watchdog fined the company £2.31 million, the maximum penalty, for failing to protect sensitive data such as family histories and health conditions. This breach resulted in the company filing for bankruptcy and subsequently being sold.