Norwegian data regulator imposes record fine on Microsoft-owned Xandr for illegal data sharing
Datatilsynet fined Xandr, part of Microsoft, a record penalty for unlawfully sharing sensitive personal data of Norwegian users.
The Norwegian privacy watchdog announced a historic sanction against Xandr, the advertising arm now owned by Microsoft, after it was found to have shared sensitive information without legal basis. Thousands of users of the Grindr dating app were affected, with details such as sexual orientation transmitted to numerous companies via real-time ad auctions. The regulator described the violations as extremely serious, prompting the unprecedented fine.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing enforcement of privacy laws against major tech firms handling personal data.
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