Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status
Dating app Grindr has agreed to a £26 million settlement regarding a lawsuit alleging it shared sensitive user data, including HIV status, with third parties before 2020. The company denies liability but acknowledges the distress caused to its UK users.
Why it matters
This case underscores the legal and ethical responsibilities of tech companies regarding user privacy and the handling of highly sensitive health data.
Image source, Getty Images By Liv McMahon Technology reporter Published 17 minutes ago 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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