DPA: Grindr 9.6 Million Euro for lack of consent for sharing data to 3rd parties
Norwegian Data Protection Authority issues intention to fine gay/trans dating app Grindr 9.6 million Euro for lack of consent when sharing data with third parties for marketing purposes. User data included gps location and use of the app, the latter considered to be a special category of personal data (sexual orientation). Fine appears to be roughly 1 % of global turnover.
Read more about this article here: https://www.datatilsynet.no/en/news/2021/intention-to-issue–10-million-fine-to-grindr-llc2/