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Grindr Faces NOK 65-Million Fine in Norway Over Privacy Breach

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Grindr Faces NOK 65-Million Fine in Norway Over Privacy Breach

Norway’s data privacy regulator imposed a 65 million Norwegian kroner (approximately 550 million rupees) fine on dating app Grindr on Wednesday for sending sensitive advertising partners to hundreds of potential advertising partners without the user’s consent. Personal data-This violates strict EU privacy rules.

The Norwegian Data Protection Agency stated that because the California-based company did not comply with the EU’s strict data protection regulations, it imposed the highest fine to date. Norway is not a member of the G-27, but it closely reflects EU rules.

Grindr said that the agency’s findings are related to the consent policy many years ago, rather than current practices, and it is considering next steps, including appeals. The data watchdog “relies on a series of flawed investigations, introducing many untested legal opinions, and as a result, the proposed fines are completely disproportionate to those flawed investigations,” said Shane Wiley, Grindr’s chief privacy officer .

In 2020, the Norwegian Consumer Council filed a lawsuit against Grindr, accusing Grindr of disclosing information about its users to multiple third parties for marketing purposes, including GPS location, IP address, age, gender, and use of the app. This allows identifying users and third parties that may further share personal information.

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The data privacy watchdog stated that users were “forced to fully accept the privacy policy in order to use the app” and were not specifically asked if they wish to allow sharing of their data with third parties “for behavioral advertising”. “Furthermore, the agency stated that information about sharing personal data was not properly communicated to users”, which runs counter to the EU’s requirement for “valid consent”.

Finn Myrstad, Director of Digital Policy at the Consumer Council, said that the Data Protection Agency’s decision “sends a strong signal to all companies involved in commercial surveillance.”

Ala Krinickyte of the European Center for Digital Rights, a non-profit organization, said: “It’s surprising that DPA must convince Grindr that its users are LGBT+, and this fact is not a barter commodity.”

Grindr said in a statement, “Protecting the interests of users and ensuring that we let them control their personal data has always been our top priority.”

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“We are also actively adopting industry-leading privacy stances and tools, such as detailed consent processes, sophisticated user privacy controls, and ‘instant’ application notifications,” Wiley said.

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

SpiceJet expands its domestic network with 8 new flights that will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad and also link Ahmedabad with Pune.

SpiceJet is further expanding its domestic network with the launch of eight new flights starting November 15.

In the statement released on Wednesday, the airline announced that these new routes will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad, while also linking Ahmedabad with Pune. This expansion follows the recent launch of 32 new flights in October 2024, including two international flights connecting Delhi with Phuket.

Last month, SpiceJet also commenced UDAN flights linking Shivamogga in Karnataka with Chennai and Hyderabad, and introduced double daily flights between Chennai and Kochi, enhancing connectivity across key regional and metropolitan cities.

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“We are excited to announce the launch of new flights from Jaipur to Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad, as well as from Ahmedabad to Pune, providing our passengers with greater flexibility and convenience,” SpiceJet Chief Business Officer Debojo Maharshi said.

“These new flights reflect our commitment to supporting passenger demand across tier-II cities and beyond. With our expanded winter schedule, including international and UDAN routes, we aim to provide our customers with greater convenience, affordability, and seamless travel experiences,” Maharshi added.

SpiceJet will deploy its 78-seater Q400 aircraft in these sectors. Bookings for the new flights are now open and tickets are available at the website of the airline, SpiceJet’s mobile app and through online travel portals and travel agents.

On Monday, the airline received a significant boost, with Acuite Ratings & Research Limited upgrading its long-term rating by four notches to ‘B ‘ and its short-term rating to A4. The rating agency has also assigned a ‘Stable’ outlook to the airline.

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