Grindr pays £26m to settle UK lawsuit over allegedly sharing users’ HIV status
Summary
Grindr will pay £26 million to settle a lawsuit in the UK where users said the app shared sensitive data, including HIV status, with advertisers. The case covers events before 2020, when Grindr was owned by a Chinese company, and the settlement will compensate around 12,000 users.Key Facts
- Grindr faced a UK lawsuit for allegedly sharing users’ private information, including HIV status, with advertisers.
- The settlement amount is £26 million, split into two payments by 2027.
- About 12,000 users are involved, each potentially receiving around £2,167.
- The lawsuit was filed by UK law firm Austen Hays in April 2024.
- The data sharing occurred before early 2020, under Grindr’s previous Chinese ownership.
- Grindr denies wrongdoing but acknowledges users’ concerns and the loss of trust.
- Grindr changed ownership six years ago due to US national security concerns and has since improved its privacy policies.
- The company says it is committed to protecting user privacy and providing a safe space for its community.
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