Should Grindr users worry about what China will do with their data?

Citation

Noto La Diega G (2018) Should Grindr users worry about what China will do with their data?. The Conversation. 31.08.2018.

Abstract
First paragraph: In April 2018, the Norwegian Consumer Council filed a complaint against Grindr, the most popular gay dating app in the world, in light of its decision to share its users’ personal data – including HIV status and sexual preferences – with third parties. But the complaint and the outraged reaction overlooked another turn of events: in January 2018, Grindr was acquired by the Chinese corporate group Beijing Kunlun Tech for US$205m.

Keywords
Online privacy; China; Online dating; Data privacy; Grindr; Gay sex; Data protection; Dating apps; gay men

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