On January 25, Norway’s Data Protection Authority announced it will fine Grindr, the largest gay dating app, 100 million Norwegian kroner ($11.7 million), for illegally sharing user information with advertisers. According to a complaint filed by the Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC) in January 2020, Grindr shared personal information, like user location and device data, with advertisers, without obtaining explicit consent, as required by European data law. Grindr has until February 15 to comment on the decision.
