The Norwegian Data Protection Authority (DPA) on Wednesday announced a fine of NOK 65 million (U.S. $7.2 million) against gay dating app Grindr for sharing personal data with third parties without users’ consent.
The penalty represents a 35 percent reduction on the agency’s initial intention to fine Grindr NOK 100 million (then-U.S. $11.7 million) announced in January. The Norwegian DPA (Datatilsynet) acknowledged the company’s financial situation and changes it has since made to its consent management platform as factors contributing to the reduction.
