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Norwegian DPA fines Xandr NKr92m for unlawful processing of Grindr data

The "Grindr" app logo is seen amongst other dating apps on a mobile phone.
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This is the highest fine Datatilsynet has ever imposed to date as thousands of Norwegians were affected by the violations.

Microsoft’s advertising service Xandr has been fined a record NKr92m ($9.6m) for violating data protection regulations governing the processing and sharing of sensitive personal data in connection with the app Grindr – the location-based dating app aimed at gay, bi, trans, and queer people.

The DPA’s investigation revealed that

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