OkCupid Settles FTC Claims Over Facial Recognition Data Sharing

OkCupid has agreed to settle claims from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it deceived millions of users by sharing their photos with a third-party facial recognition company without their consent. The dating app and its parent company, Match Group, did not admit wrongdoing as part of the settlement, but instead promised not to make similar alleged misrepresentations in the future.

The Allegations

The FTC alleged that OkCupid shared users' photos with a facial recognition company called [Company Name] without their consent. The company used this data to create facial recognition profiles of OkCupid users, which were then used to identify and track users across different platforms.

The Settlement

As part of the settlement, OkCupid and Match Group have agreed to pay a fine of $[Amount] and to implement new policies to ensure that users' data is protected. The companies have also agreed to provide users with clear and transparent information about how their data is being used.

Impact on Users

The settlement is a significant victory for users who were concerned about the sharing of their data without their consent. It highlights the importance of transparency and user consent in the use of facial recognition technology.

Sources

[1] OkCupid settles claims it shared user photos with a facial recognition company