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.  

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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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Case update: High Court grants anonymity for all claimants

The High Court has granted an anonymity application for all claimants in our claim against Grindr, ensuring they will all remain anonymous, and their data will be protected throughout the legal proceedings. If you join the claim, your identity will be completely hidden from the public and the Court record.   
 

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How easy is the sign up process?

Hear what Martyn James, consumer rights expert and campaigner, and co-founder of Birmingham Pride, Phil Oldershaw have to say about how easy it is to sign up to our new process.

In addition to how quick and easy it is to sign up to the claim, this two-minute video covers the minimum information we need so you can sign up, and how we will use your data. Watch our video to find out more.
 

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How to sign up?

Joining the claim is straightforward.

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

Step 2: Review and sign our engagement letter

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

If I join the claim can I continue to use Grindr?

Yes bringing a claim against Grindr should not affect your rights to continue using the app.  

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