MEDIA POST – The advocacy group Electronic Privacy Information Center is urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the privacy practices of Grindr – including whether the app enabled advertisers to obtain sensitive data without users' consent. The watchdog's complaint is largely based on allegations in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed in June by Grindr's former chief privacy officer, Ronald De Jesus. He alleged that Grindr continued to store sensitive data – including private messages, naked photos and information about HIV status – after users deleted their accounts. He also alleged Grindr allowed third parties to collect data about users when they viewed ads – even if those ads weren't clicked on.
by Wendy Davis
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