Grindr hit with £8.5m fine over data privacy breach
The complaint warned that exposing Grindr data could be a matter of physical safety (Getty Images)
Grindr is set to be slapped with a hefty fine after regulators found it had illegally disclosed user data to advertising firms.
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority has announced an intention to fine the gay dating app 100m krona (£8.5m) — equivalent to 10 per cent of its annual turnover — over the breach.
The proposed penalty follows a consumer complaint filed last year that accused the platform of sharing personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.