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Grindr Sued for Sharing User HIV Data with Advertisers, 2018-2020

Apr 22, 2024, 01:40 PM

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is facing a significant lawsuit in London, where potentially tens of thousands of users allege that the app shared their private information, including HIV status, with advertising companies such as Localytics without their consent between 2018 and 2020. A law firm representing the users highlighted the case as a serious breach of data protection. The legal action underscores the ethical responsibilities of companies handling sensitive personal information.