Category: VictoriaMilan

Serial Litigator Targets Major Dating Apps Over Biometrics

Posted on November 11, 2024

LawsuitOPW – Michael Massel, a serial litigator based in Illinois, has become known for his prolific use of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) to file class-action lawsuits against some of the largest players in online dating. Massel's recent suits target prominent platforms like Millionaire Match, Victoria Milan, and Luxy. Massel's lawsuits allege these companies collected, stored, and utilized sensitive biometric data, such as facial scans, without securing explicit user consent or adequately disclosing data usage and retention policies. Under BIPA, companies must obtain clear, informed consent before collecting biometric data. Fines are up to $5,000 per violation. Beyond the dating industry, Massel has expanded his litigation efforts to other sectors, filing lawsuits against companies like Zengo, Coinbase, CoinZoom, PaySec USA, Steak 'n Shake, and Foris Dax.

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Class Action Filed Against Dating App Victoria Milan for Unlawful Collection of Biometric Data

Posted on October 10, 2024

Victoriamilan logoTOP CLASS ACTIONS – Plaintiff Michael Massel has filed a class action lawsuit against Victoria Milan, a dating app for people seeking discreet relationships, in Illinois federal court. The suit claims the app unlawfully collected and stored biometric data, specifically users' facial scans, without proper consent, violating Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Victoria Milan allegedly failed to inform users about data storage practices or obtain written consent. Massel seeks damages and a jury trial on behalf of Illinois users affected over the past five years, citing risks of identity theft and unauthorized tracking due to compromised biometric data.

by Jessy Edwards
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People Working In These Jobs Are More Likely To Cheat On Their Partners

Posted on April 14, 2018

Victoriamilan logoBUSINESS INSIDER UK – Apr 11 – According to a new survey from "infidelity dating site" Victoria Milan the top cheating professions are bankers, pilots, doctors and CEOs.

by Tom Hale
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Cheating Website Victoria Milan Plans To Double Its 75K Irish Members In 2017

Posted on January 5, 2017

Victoriamilan logoIRISHMIRROR.IE – Jan 5 – "We currently have ~75k Irish users and are aiming to reach 150k users in 2017 with our marketing and PR activations", said Sigurd Vedal, CEO of Victoria Milan. Although the figures sound ambitious, Mr Vedal says since he launched the website in 2010 they've racked up ~5.8M members in 33 countries.

by Kathy Armstrong
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Ashley Madison Settles Lawsuit Against Victoria Milan Over Use Of ‘Shush’ Image

Posted on April 2, 2014

Ashleymadison shush imageOPW – Apr 2 – Avid Life Media, the company that operates AshleyMadison.com, recently settled a 16-month lawsuit against Digisec, the Swedish company that runs competitor VictoriaMilan.com, over the alleged violation of Avid’s intellectual property rights. The primary complaint of the suit, filed in October 2012, involved Digisec’s alleged trade dress violations for use of Ashley Madison’s “shush image,” which depicts a woman with her finger pressed against her lips. Digisec later filed a counter suit during deliberations.

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Men Forgive Emotional Affaires, But Not the Physical Ones

Posted on February 10, 2014

Victoriamilan logoCNBC – Feb 10 – 72% men believe sexual affairs are worse than emotional affairs, while most women (69%) consider emotional cheating the "worst-case scenario," according to a survey by cheaters' website Victoria Milan. 76% of women would forgive their partner for a sexual affair, while only 35% of men would. 30% of women and 80% of men would forgive emotional cheating. ~23% of men and 19% of women cheat on their spouses, according to a 2011 online survey by Indiana University. 27% of divorces around mid-life and beyond were due to cheating.

by Leslie Shaffer
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Online Affairs Cost Employers $17m A Day

Posted on January 24, 2014

Victoriamilan logoIB TIMES – Jan 24 – Online infidelity site Victoria Milan questioned 4,000 of its users. According to the results, companies across the globe lose $17m a day due to employees spending an average of 1.17 hours of work time cheating. 68% of respondents use their computer or smartphone to communicate with their lovers during work hours.

by Ian Silvera
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Two-Thirds Of Adulterers Wouldn’t Cheat Without Internet

Posted on November 14, 2013

InfidelityHUFFINGTON POST – NOV 12 – According to online infidelity site Victoria Milan, 45% of the site's 6K users cheat because their partner doesn't give them enough attention. 66% of survey respondents say they wouldn’t be unfaithful at all without the help of new technologies.

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Victoria Milan Newsjacks Tiger Woods

Posted on July 18, 2013

Victoriamilan logoFOX SPORTS – July 17 – According to VictoriaMilan's survey the most desirable golfer is Tiger Woods. The site surveyed over 3K female cheaters. Top sexiest golfers:

  1. Tiger Woods     27%
  2. Adam Scott      25%
  3. Sergio Garcia    14%
  4. Luke Donald      11%
  5. Justin Rose        9%

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Dating Site For Cheaters Draws Record Complaints

Posted on March 29, 2011

Victoriamilan logo ICE NEWS – Mar 28 – Victoria Milan, a dating site which encourages married people to have affairs has prompted a record number of complaints to the advertising ombudsman in Sweden. Norwegian company Victoria Milan has introduced a billboard campaign in Stockholm, with posters reading: “Are you married? Liven up your life – find an affair”. “I understand that people react. But no one who is happy within their relationship will make use of our service just because we advertise,” said the company’s CEO Sigurd Vedal.

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Mark Brooks: A growing number of dating sites are focusing on this niche. Which is both good, and bad. It's bad because, it's a shame the institution of marriage is being eroded, and people are encouraged to lie to their spouses. It's good because, it's better cheaters are NOT on mainstream dating sites. They need to clarify on their marital status up front, not 3 months into dating. 'Oh, btw, I'm married.' Ick.

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