Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status

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Published Sep 7, 2026 • 3:27 PM

Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status

The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.

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• Grindr will pay £26 million to settle UK claims regarding the unauthorized sharing of sensitive user data.

• The settlement involves allegations that HIV status and sexual preferences were disclosed to third parties without consent.

• The dispute stems from data practices occurring primarily before 20

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Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users’ HIV status

The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.

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