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noyb files complaints against TikTok, AppsFlyer and Grindr with Austrian DSB over unlawful tracking

noyb has lodged two complaints with Austria's data protection authority alleging that TikTok tracks users across other apps and fails to provide a complete copy of personal data. The complaints also target AppsFlyer and Grindr for sharing sensitive data without a legal basis under the GDPR.

Why it matters: The action highlights cross‑app tracking and GDPR violations involving sensitive personal data, prompting regulatory scrutiny of major tech platforms.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
TikTok unlawfully tracks your shopping habits – and your use of dating apps
noyb · primary source · Dec 17, 2025
TikTok unlawfully tracks your shopping habits – and your use of dating apps
noyb · Dec 17, 2025
Details
JurisdictionAustria
RegulatorAustrian Data Protection Authority (DSB)
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusFiled
PublishedDecember 17, 2025
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsTikTok, AppsFlyer, Grindr
Topicsconsent, transparency, access, profiling, privacy, data minimization, purpose limitation, data brokers
Datapersonal, sensitive