Tag: Grindr
The Norwegian data processing authority issues a USD7.2 million fine to Grinder LLC
Following an investigation carried out by the Norwegian Consumer Council, the Norwegian Data Processing Authority on 13 December 2021 issued a fine of NOK 65 million (approximately USD 7.2 million) to Grindr, a U.S. based social networking app for gay, bi, trans and queer people. The legal basis for the fine was that Grindr had disclosed personal data to advertising partners without a valid consent or other legal basis under the GDPR Article 6, and further that special categories of personal data had been disclosed without a valid exemption from the prohibition set out in Article 9.