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Norwegian court confirms €5.7M fine for Grindr over GDPR breach

A Norwegian court upheld a fine of NOK 65 million (€5.7 million) against Grindr for violating the GDPR by sharing user data with advertisers. The ruling follows a complaint by the Norwegian Consumer Council, supported by noyb.

Why it matters: The decision reinforces GDPR enforcement on apps handling sensitive personal data.

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Sources
Norwegian court confirms € 5.7 million fine for Grindr
noyb · primary source · Jul 1, 2024
Norwegian court confirms € 5.7 million fine for Grindr
noyb · Jul 1, 2024
Details
JurisdictionNorway (EEA)
RegulatorEDPB
CourtNorwegian court
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusDecided
PublishedJuly 1, 2024
EffectiveJuly 1, 2024
DecisionJuly 1, 2024
PenaltyNOK 65 million (approximately € 5.7 million)
OrganisationsGrindr, Norwegian Consumer Council, noyb
Topicssharing, targeted advertising, privacy, profiling
Datapersonal, sensitive