"Grindr is not liable for user actions due to Section 230 immunity, which protects platforms from being responsible for user-generated content and encourages free communication online."
"The Ninth Circuit upheld Grindr's Section 230 protections, affirming that the app cannot be deemed defective for enabling user connections leading to real-world harm."
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that Grindr, a dating app, cannot be held liable for real-world harm resulting from user interactions enabled on the platform. This decision relies on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects online platforms from liability for user-generated content. The case, Doe v. Grindr, involved a minor who misrepresented his age, leading to harmful encounters. The court maintained that legal recourse should focus on the perpetrators rather than the dating app, which plays a vital role in facilitating user communication.
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