negativeSYS.SOURCE: The Hacker News• 2026-09-08T12:30:43+05:30

Grindr Settles U.K. Data Privacy Lawsuit Over HIV Status Data Sharing for £26 Million

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Grindr has agreed to pay £26 million to settle a U.K. lawsuit alleging unauthorized sharing of users' HIV status with third parties. The settlement relates to pre-2020 data practices, with Grindr denying liability but acknowledging user concerns and enhancing privacy measures.

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.

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