Grindr to Pay £26 Million to Settle U.K. Claims Over HIV Status Data Sharing
Brief
Online dating app Grindr has opted to pay £26 million ($35. 1 million) to settle a lawsuit in the U. K. over allegations that it shared users' personal information, including their HIV status, with third-parties.
Grindr, which is the largest LGBTQ+ dating app, was sued in April 2024, accusing it of violating U. K. privacy laws by sharing sensitive data for commercial purposes such as advertising.