LGBT dating application Grindr reportedly sells users’ HIV information
April 22, 2024
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Grindr, known as LGBT people’s version of Tinder, is facing a major lawsuit in Britain. According to the statements received, Grindr management has its users sensitive data shared
Grindr, known as LGBT people’s version of Tinder, is facing a major lawsuit in Britain. According to the statements received, Grindr management has its users sensitive data shared with third party advertisers. The data shared includes individuals Information about whether they are carriers of the HIV virus It was even said that it had been found.
According to the information obtained, in the case against Grindr over 650 There is a claimant. However, it is believed that these are just official data. Probably thousands of people, fell victim to this claim. Grindr’s spokesperson dismissed the allegations and stated that they would defend themselves in court.
Grindr has been the subject of similar controversies in the past
Monthly more than 13 million The platform, which is known to have many users, has come to prominence with similar events in the past. In fact, the history of the new business goes back to the past. According to the filing, the platform started collecting data from users before 2018. This data by 2020 It was also shared with advertisers without permission.
Events related to Grindr are not limited to that. The platform will be launched by European Union officials in 2021. £5.5 million He was fined. In 2022, the British authorities will make decisions about the platform. to doubts about safety They said they had it. Let’s see how much trouble this case will cause for Grindr…
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