The LGBTQ+ dating app is being sued in a class action lawsuit over allegedly misusing users' data.

The LGBTQ+ dating app is being sued in a class action lawsuit over allegedly misusing users’ data.

  • morphballganon@lemmy.world
    21·
    7 months ago

    Don’t companies usually make you consent to let them use your data before you can use their site/app?

    If a person puts HIV status on their profile, that data is obtainable even if it’s not visible, if you can search by it. Just filter out HIV- profiles, and if your profile shows up, you’re +. And if you can’t filter like that, what’s the point of putting that info on your profile at all?

  • Ech@lemm.eeEnglish
    26·
    7 months ago

    On the one hand, a huge and unacceptable breach of privacy. On the other, wtf is someone doing in a dating/hookup app with fucking HIV?!

    • cowfodder@lemmy.world
      11·
      7 months ago

      Disclosing a relevant piece of medical information and allowing potential partners to make an informed decision. HIV is no longer a death sentence, and prep plus other protection is highly effective. The only thing that is hard to protect against is the stigma and judgement from uninformed morons.

    • TipRing@lemmy.world
      7·
      7 months ago

      Status is usually positive/negative with past test date and if the virus is undetectable. HIV+ people on antiviral drugs with undetectable levels are perfectly safe, though partners should always protect themselves with PreP and condoms.

      This kind of breach of trust is a big deal because if people believe their info is being shared/sold without their consent they are more likely to lie or omit this information and possibly put their partners at risk.