Tinder now required to provide user data to Russian intelligence agencies

Monday, June 3, 2019
A warning for the millions of people swiping left or right on Tinder: your quest for love could open the door to Russian intelligence officials getting your information.

The dating app is now required to provide user data to Russian intelligence agencies.
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This opens the door for security services to see private messages and photos.

Tinder was added to a list of online apps and websites required to store user data and communication and hand them over to the Russian government.
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It's part of Russia's recent efforts to monitor the internet.

Tinder has not commented on the new policy.
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