Tinder and data protection
4.8.2016
Question for written answer P-006210-16
to the Commission
Rule 130
Marc Tarabella (S&D)
The conditions for use imposed by Tinder are in violation of European law. Those concerning the re-use of consumer data and photographs, even after an account has been de-activated, are a particular problem. What happens is that, when you subscribe to the site, the company can do what it wants with your data and use them as it sees fit: show and distribute them to anybody and even alter them.
Will the Commission investigate this generalised use of abusive clauses in mobile applications and the violations of privacy which occur in this field? What action will the Commission take in this regard?
What will Tinder do to assure us that the confidentiality conditions and policies of mobile applications are fair, transparent and comprehensible to users and that they respect their fundamental rights to privacy and data protection?