FTC Took Action Against Match and OkCupid Over Sharing User Data Contrary to Privacy Promises
Company: Match Group, Inc.
Summary
In March 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced an enforcement action against OkCupid and affiliate Match Group Americas concerning the sharing of users' personal information with an unrelated third party. The FTC alleged that OkCupid gave the third party access to personal data belonging to millions of users, including photographs and location information, contrary to the service's privacy promises. A stipulated settlement would prohibit misrepresentations about privacy practices and impose requirements concerning access to consumer information. Source: Federal Trade Commission https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/03/ftc-takes-action-against-match-okcupid-deceiving-users-sharing-personal-data-third-party