Grindr to Pay £26m to Settle UK Lawsuit Over Data Sharing
Grindr, a US-owned dating app, has agreed to pay £26m to settle a lawsuit brought by thousands of users in the UK. The lawsuit alleged that the app shared users' sensitive personal information, including HIV status, with advertising companies in breach of UK law.
Grindr will pay £26m to settle a lawsuit brought by thousands of users in the UK who allege that the US dating app shared highly sensitive personal information with advertising companies. The settlement brings to an end a two-year legal battle that began in April 2024 when the UK law firm Austen Hays filed a claim at the high court of England and Wales on behalf of Grindr users.
The lawsuit alleged that Grindr violated UK privacy laws by sharing users' data, including in some cases their HIV status, with ad firms up to early 2020. The case has now been settled, with Grindr agreeing to pay £26m to the users who brought the claim.
The UK law firm Austen Hays represented the Grindr users in the lawsuit. The settlement marks the end of the legal battle, which was filed in the high court of England and Wales.
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What was the lawsuit against Grindr about?
The lawsuit alleged that Grindr shared users' sensitive personal information, including HIV status, with advertising companies in breach of UK law. This data sharing is said to have occurred up to early 2020.
How much will Grindr pay to settle the lawsuit?
Grindr will pay £26m to settle the lawsuit brought by thousands of users in the UK.
Who represented the Grindr users in the lawsuit?
The UK law firm Austen Hays represented the Grindr users in the lawsuit, which was filed in the high court of England and Wales in April 2024.
What UK laws did Grindr allegedly violate?
Grindr allegedly violated UK privacy laws by sharing users' data with ad firms. The exact laws violated were not specified, but the claim was filed under UK privacy legislation.
Is the lawsuit now resolved?
Yes, the lawsuit has been settled, with Grindr agreeing to pay £26m to the users who brought the claim, marking the end of the two-year legal battle.
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