Published
April 21, 2025
If you bought a FamilyTreeDNA test kit in the last two years and live in Illinois, Ohio, Alabama, or New Mexico, you may have a genetic-privacy claim — here is what the investigation covers.
Is FamilyTreeDNA Tracking Your Genetic Results?
Have you purchased a FamilyTreeDNA test kit online in the last two years? It is possible that your personal information, such as the DNA test results may have been used to target you with online advertisements, and you may be entitled to significant compensation as a result.
Status
Active Investigation
attorneys are reviewing potential claims; no settlement or claim form yet
Deadline
Ongoing
Estimated Payout
Varies
depends on the facts of an individual case
Proof Required
Yes
proof you purchased a FamilyTreeDNA kit and are an eligible-state resident
What is FamilyTreeDNA?
FamilyTreeDNA is a direct-to-consumer DNA testing company that focuses primarily on deep ancestry and genealogy research. Unlike 23andMe and MyHeritage, which center around ethnicity estimates and relative matching (with 23andMe also offering health insights), FamilyTreeDNA stands out for its advanced testing options—offering not just autosomal DNA tests, but also Y-DNA (for paternal lineage) and mtDNA (for maternal lineage).How Do I Qualify For Compensation?
If you purchased a FamilyTreeDNA test kit online in the past two years, please fill out the form linked below. You may be entitled to significant compensation. You need to be an Illinois, Ohio, Alabama, or New Mexico resident in order to qualify.Free settlement alerts
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