![]() The Norwegian DPA’s investigation stemmed from a complaint made by the Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC), which alleged that Grindr shared user data, including user IP addresses, GPS locations, age and gender, with third-party advertisers. The DPA gave Grindr until 15 February to provide a response to the allegations, and is now considering their final decision. On 26 January 2021, the Norwegian data protection authority (DPA) announced plans to fine dating app Grindr 100 million Norwegian crowns (£8.3 million) for illegally disclosing user data to advertising companies.Ĭalifornia-based Grindr, a social networking app for the gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, has stated that the allegations raised by the Norwegian DPA date back to 2018, and no longer accurately represent the company’s data protection practices and privacy policy. Norwegian DPA fines Grindr for illegal disclosure of user data ![]() ![]() See below for the latest Data Blast from our Legal team: Dating app Grindr faces fine of 10% of annual global turnover ICO seeking answers from Facebook over sharing of WhatsApp data ICO investigation into online advertising is set to proceed Npower forced to shut down app after data breach. ![]()
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