Grindr faces $11.7 million fine in Norway for breach of data privacy

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Updated At : 05:33 PM Jan 26, 2021 IST

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Oslo, January 26

Norway’s Data Protection Authority said on Tuesday it plans to fine dating app Grindr 100 million Norwegian crowns ($11.7 million) for what the regulator said was illegal disclosure of user data to advertising firms.

U.S.-based Grindr, which describes itself as the world’s largest social networking app for gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, did not immediately respond to an e-mailed request for comment. –Reuters

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