Grindr has encountered a stumbling block, as the nation of Norway has struck the company with a 100 million-krone ($12 million) penalty.
The reason: authorities in the Scandinavian nation argue that Grindr has violated privacy laws by not giving users control over their data.Grindr dictates that all users accept the app’s policies, but does not disclose any information regarding sale of user data to third party companies.
The European Union has made the protection of user data a priority in recent years, and has initiated a push to allow users more control over their private data.
While Noway is not a member of the EU, the nation generally follows all laws established by the greater European governing body.Related: Christian leader busted.