Norway: Datatilsynet opens investigation into Grindr for disclosure of user information
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Datatilsynet opens investigation into Grindr for disclosure of user information
On 14 January 2020, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet)announced the opening of an investigation into the dating service Grindr after receiving a complaint from the Consumer Council that there had been illegal sharing of user information. Datatilsynet emphasised that, despite being a US-based company, Grindr was still subject to the GDPR with respect to its operations in Norway.
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Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
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2020-01-14
under deliberation
2021-12-15
in force
2022-02-14
under appeal
2023-09-29
in force