DPC fines MTCH €11 million for incomplete data‑access tool on Tinder

O que aconteceu

The Irish Data Protection Commission issued a final decision imposing an €11 million administrative fine on MTCH Technology Services Ltd for failing to provide Tinder users with a complete copy of their personal data under Article 15(3) GDPR. The DPC also ordered MTCH to bring its processing into compliance within three months.

Por que isso importa para confiança e conformidade

• Its status is announced. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
• The fine highlights the need for accurate, complete data‑access mechanisms under GDPR.
• Takes effect November 13, 2026.
• It relates to GDPR. The regulations library explains what that law requires.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Confirm access, correction, deletion and opt-out requests are handled within the required time.