Content overview: “Norway Fines Microsoft Subsidiary Xandr $9.6 Million Over Grindr Data Misuse”. Norway's data protection authority has fined Xandr, a Microsoft subsidiary, 100 million Norwegian kroner (approximately $9.6 million) for allegedly mishandling personal data from users of the LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr. The penalty, announced by the Norwegian Data Protection Authority, is the largest ever issued by the country for a privacy violation. Xandr, which operates an advertising marketplace, is accused of collecting and sharing sensitive user data without valid consent, potentially exposing individuals' sexual orientation and other intimate details to third-party advertisers.
The case stems from a 2020 complaint by the Norwegian Consumer Council, which alleged that Grindr shared user data with advertising partners, including Xandr, in violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The fine underscores growing regulatory scrutiny of ad-tech companies that process sensitive personal information. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.