Privacy Breach: German Dating App Illegally Shared User Location Data (netzpolitik.org)

• Unauthorized transmission of precise GPS data to third-party ad brokers.
• Exposure of users to stalking or profiling risks via data markets.
• Systemic non-compliance with European data protection regulations (GDPR).

"A popular German dating application is under investigation for allegedly transmitting precise user geolocation data to advertising brokers without explicit consent. Investigations by netzpolitik.org and BR identified user-specific location logs available for purchase on the data broker market. This practice represents a severe breach of GDPR standards, exposing users to tracking and profiling risks. Data protection authorities are reviewing the systemic failure of the app's privacy safeguards and the illegal monetization of sensitive personal information."