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

  • Ech
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    -427 days 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
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      1127 days 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
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      727 days 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.