Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status
Grindr has agreed to a £26 million settlement regarding a class-action lawsuit over the unauthorized sharing of users' sensitive data, including HIV status. The settlement covers historical data practices occurring before 2020.
Why it matters
The case underscores the legal and ethical risks companies face regarding the privacy of sensitive health and personal data in the dating app industry.
Image source, Getty Images By Liv McMahon Technology reporter Published 7 September 2026 Grindr has agreed to pay £26m to settle a lawsuit over allegations it shared users' personal information - including their HIV status - with third parties.
The world's largest LGBTQ+ dating app was sued in the High Court in 2024 over claims it misused people's personal information.
The class action suit was later served in the US, with the law firm leading the case saying it had signed up more than 11,000 claimants.
According to a US regulatory filing, Grindr will make two £13m payments to settle the claims. The firm said the settlement includes no admission of liability.
Grindr stressed the claims relate to "historical data practices" before 2020 when it was owned by Chinese firm Kunlun.
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