The Norwegian Data Protection Authority imposed a fine of 100 Mio NOK on Grindr for sharing personal and sensitive data without valid consent. The authority found Grindr's consent mechanism invalid and highlighted the company's lack of control over data shared with hundreds of ad‑tech partners. The fine underscores stricter enforcement of GDPR consent requirements for apps handling sensitive information.
Why it matters: The decision demonstrates heightened GDPR enforcement on consent and data sharing for apps processing sensitive user data.
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