Monday, 12 October, 2026
Costly Connections: Norway Fines Microsoft’s Xandr $9.6M Over Grindr Data Sharing
By TechShots Studio
Norway’s Data Protection Authority has slapped Microsoft-owned advertising tech firm Xandr with a hefty $9.6 million fine. The penalty stems from unlawful data sharing with third parties, where sensitive user information from the LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr was used for targeted behavioral advertising without valid user consent, violating strict European privacy regulations.
Read full story at REUTERS