FTC Says OkCupid Shared Three Million User Photos with Facial Recognition Firm

FTC Says OkCupid Shared Three Million User Photos with Facial Recognition Firm

Dating app OkCupid shared nearly three million user photos with a facial recognition company without informing users, according to a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

OkCupid, affiliate Match gave millions of users' photos to AI facial recognition company, FTC says

The Federal Trade Commission issued a complaint alleging that OkCupid and affiliate Match Group Americas granted an unauthorized third party access to millions of users' personal data. What's happening? According to an FTC news release, OkCupid users alleged that the dating app illegally shared their sensitive information, including photos, demographic information, and location data, with an unrelated third-party facial recognition company ident…

FTC doesn't fine OkCupid for sharing users' personal data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against OkCupid and Match Group Americas (both owned by Match Group, Inc.), following OkCupid's alleged sharing of user data. But the agency isn't fining the popular dating app. The FTC alleged that OkCupid disclosed the personal information of nearly 3 million users, including their photos and locations, to an unauthorized third party, the AI company Clarifai. SEE ALSO: Match vs. eharmony: Wh…