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

BBC World Monday 07 September 2026, 15:27 UTC 1 min read

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

Grindr (PERSON) UK (LOCATION)

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