Grindr says it will stop sharing users ’ HIV data with third-party firms amid backlash

Grindr, a popular dating app for gay men, said it will stop sharing users’ HIV data with third-party companies that analyze mobile and Web apps. The decision comes after BuzzFeed reported Monday that Grindr, used by 3.6 million daily active users worldwide, has been providing users’ HIV status and their “last tested date” — information that Grindr users choose […]Related:Synthetic marijuana leaves two dead and dozens with severe bleedingIn a first, FDA orders recall of a ‘contaminated food’ — kratom with salmonellaIn case you missed the ‘condom-snorting challenge’ — and didn’t know it’s a bad idea

Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 3, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news