Dating app Grindr has agreed to a £26 million ($35.1 million) settlement over allegations that it shared deeply personal user data — including HIV status — with outside companies for advertising purposes. The lawsuit, filed in the UK in April 2024, accused the company of breaking British privacy law by treating sensitive health information as a commercial asset.
Grindr Pays £26 Million After Sharing Users' HIV Status With Advertisers
Grindr has agreed to pay £26 million to settle UK claims that it sold sensitive user data — including HIV status — to third-party advertising companies. Here's what it means for you.
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