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The grindr data privacy tag on WindowsForum.com tracks discussion of a Norwegian regulatory case involving Grindr users' sensitive personal data and advertising technology. Norway's data protection authority, Datatilsynet, fined Xandr, the ad-tech business now part of Microsoft Advertising, NOK 92 million, reported as roughly $9.6 million, over unlawful processing and sharing of Grindr users' data in ad auctions. Coverage notes that the conduct predates Microsoft's ownership of Xandr, a distinction that matters when assessing responsibility. The thread connects privacy enforcement, advertising data flows, and Microsoft's broader ad stack, making it relevant to readers following data protection and platform accountability.
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    Norway Fines Microsoft’s Xandr NOK 92 Million Over Grindr Data in Ad Auctions

    Norway's data protection authority, Datatilsynet, has hit Xandr, the ad-tech company now inside Microsoft Advertising, with its biggest fine ever. The penalty is NOK 92 million. BleepingComputer reports that figure as about $9.6M, covering the unlawful processing and sharing of Grindr users'...