Grindr NOK 65m fine upheld in Norway (again)
The Oslo District Court ruled in favour of the state on all points, after Grindr sued the authorities after the Privacy Appeals Board fully upheld the DPA's decision, including the NOK 65m record fine. Preliminary win, but expect an appeal.
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