Technology
Grindr agrees to pay 26 million pounds to settle British user privacy lawsuit
Grindr settled claims alleging it shared sensitive data with advertisers, according to Deutsche Welle.
The short version
- Grindr agreed to pay 26 million pounds to resolve a 2024 privacy lawsuit brought by around 12,000 British users.[Deutsche Welle]
- Claimants alleged the app shared sensitive personal details, including HIV status in some instances, with commercial advertisers.[Deutsche Welle]
- Grindr settled without admitting liability and continues to dispute the allegations, leaving no legal judgment issued.[Deutsche Welle]
Key facts
- Around 12,000 app users in Britain sued Grindr over claims it shared sensitive information with advertisers, including HIV status.[Deutsche Welle]
- Grindr agreed to a 26 million pound settlement to resolve the 2024 lawsuit while denying liability.[Deutsche Welle]
- European digital rights expert Jan Penfrat alleged major technology firms intentionally obscure data collection from users and regulators.[Deutsche Welle]
What remains uncertain
- The claims against Grindr were never resolved by a court, as the settlement involved no admission of wrongdoing or legal judgment.[Deutsche Welle]
Sources
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