Grindr breach of privacy claim

Austen Hays is bringing a claim on behalf of thousands of Grindr users against Grindr for breaching data protection laws. The claimants claim that Grindr shared users’ personal and sensitive data for profit with third party advertising companies without their consent.

You can still join the claim if you have been affected. Your name and details will be treated in total confidence and never disclosed as part of the court proceedings, as the court has granted anonymity to all claimants in this claim.

If you used the free version of the app between 2018 and 2021 you may be entitled to up to £10,000 of compensation.

Find out if you are eligible:

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What are the steps involved in joining the claim?

Step 1: Complete the questionnaire to see if you are eligible
Step 2: Submit your ID documents via secure link to the ID-Pal app
Step 3: Register on our claimant portal
Step 4: Review and sign the engagement letter

What is the Grindr breach of privacy claim about?

We believe that Grindr may have breached data protection laws. In 2021, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (NDPA) imposed a fine of $6m on Grindr. The NDPA decided that Grindr’s data privacy practices violated the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

In July 2022, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office issued Grindr with a reprimand after finding that it had infringed the UK GDPR.

Grindr appears to have shared users’ personal data for profit with numerous advertisers for online behavioural marketing purposes, without seeking adequate consent. Some of the data shared with online advertisers may have included highly sensitive personal information such as HIV status, Last Tested Date and whether users used medication such as PrEP.

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How do I join the claim?

Joining the claim is straightforward.

Step 1: Complete the questionnaire to see if you are eligible

Step 2: Submit your ID documents via a secure email link to the ID-Pal app. This is needed to protect against fraudsters, particularly if there is a compensation payment which is made in due course.

Step 3: Register on our claimant portal to receive updates and documents from us

Step 4: Review and sign the engagement letter

Please note, you have not joined the claim until you have completed the 4 steps above.

Why is it important to take action against Grindr?

Organisations are responsible for handling customer data correctly and ensuring that customers know how their data is being used. It is unacceptable that users of the popular app had their data shared in a way that does not comply with data protection laws.

There is also the very real possibility that users of the app may have been exposed to the risk of both physical and mental harm through Grindr’s sharing of their personal sensitive data. Grindr users may have assumed that the information submitted to the app was only available to other app users.

Grindr plays an important role in the user community, and it needs to be held accountable and reinstate confidence in the way it treats user data.

How much could my claim be worth?

We are seeking compensation on behalf of our clients for distress and any consequence that they may have suffered as a result of loss of control over their data.

Any compensation you may be entitled to will depend on your individual case but at this stage, we estimate that in some cases, you could be entitled to thousands of pounds.

I no longer have a Grindr account and I cannot provide evidence that I used the app between 2018 and 2021; can I still join the claim?

Yes. You may still be eligible even if you have stopped using the app or cannot evidence your use of the app between 2018 and 2021, as we anticipate that your use of the app will be confirmed during the course of proceedings.