Grindr to pay millions over HIV data sharing – what dating-app users should know

What happened In early September 2026, Grindr agreed to pay roughly €30 million (£26 million) to settle a UK group claim brought by more than 10,000 users. Claimants alleged that between 2018 and 2020 the app shared sensitive data — in some cases HIV status, date of last HIV test, and PrEP use — with advertising companies without adequate consent. Grindr disputes the allegations but says it acknowledges the distress and loss of trust of affected users; the settlement includes no admission of liability.

Why it still matters here The conduct in question dates from the period when Grindr was owned by China's Kunlun Tech, before its current ownership. Queer Switzerland isn't offering legal advice, and this settlement is under UK law — but it's a good prompt for anyone using a dating app with HIV-status or PrEP fields to check their own privacy settings: what's visible to other users, and what does the privacy policy say is shared with third parties. If you're unsure how to handle sensitive health data online, Checkpoint or another sexual-health service can help you think it through.