Grindr settles privacy lawsuit tied to disclosure of users’ HIV statuses for $35 million

September 8, 2026 · 7:00 am 3 sources

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• Grindr Settles UK Data Privacy Claims for £26m
  Infosecurity Magazine · September 8, 2026 13:00
  Grindr settled UK claims over alleged unlawful processing of sensitive user data
• Grindr settles privacy lawsuit tied to disclosure of users’ HIV statuses for $35 million
  The Record by Recorded Future News · September 9, 2026 18:11
  The settlement concludes a legal fight that dates to April 2024, when UK users sued for the alleged violations of their country’s privacy laws.

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• Grindr to Pay £26 Million to Settle U.K. Claims Over HIV Status Data Sharing
  The Hacker News · September 8, 2026 07:00
  Online dating app Grindr has opted to pay £26 million ($35.1 million) to settle a lawsuit in the U.K. over allegations that it shared users' personal information, including their HIV status, with third-parties. Grindr, which is the largest LGBTQ+ dating app, was sued in April 2024, accusing it of…