Former General Secretary of U.S. Bishops Sues Homosex Dating App Grindr Over Data Leak
Monsignor Jeffrey Burrill is suing the homosexual sex dating app Grindr for reportedly failing to protect his data. Being outed as a practicing homosexual led to his resignation from his top position …More
Monsignor Jeffrey Burrill is suing the homosexual sex dating app Grindr for reportedly failing to protect his data. Being outed as a practicing homosexual led to his resignation from his top position as secretary general of the U.S. bishops’ conference in 2021.
The lawsuit was filed this week filed in the Superior Court of California.
According to the lawsuit, the group Catholic Laity and Clergy for Renewal purchased the priest's data from the app and sent it to PillarCatholic.com. The website reported 2021 on Burrill that the data used were "commercially available records" correlated to the priest's mobile device.
The app advertises itself as "the largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people." Its geolocation feature is widely known to enable casual sex between homosexual men.
The lawsuit alleges that Grindr failed to take steps to protect the data from acquisition by third parties. Monsignor Burril is mainly seeking money - damages, attorney's fees, and "injunctive …More
The lawsuit was filed this week filed in the Superior Court of California.
According to the lawsuit, the group Catholic Laity and Clergy for Renewal purchased the priest's data from the app and sent it to PillarCatholic.com. The website reported 2021 on Burrill that the data used were "commercially available records" correlated to the priest's mobile device.
The app advertises itself as "the largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people." Its geolocation feature is widely known to enable casual sex between homosexual men.
The lawsuit alleges that Grindr failed to take steps to protect the data from acquisition by third parties. Monsignor Burril is mainly seeking money - damages, attorney's fees, and "injunctive …More
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SonoftheChurch
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Birds of a feather…..![😐](/emoji/f09f9890)
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He has three powerful American cardinals behind him.
Everyday for Life Canada
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If there is no denial of the allegation and it’s all about protecting the privacy of his homosexual activities, what does that tell you about this man and the USCCB that protects him?
The Wandering Recluse
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One would think it would be embarrassing enough to be caught using Grindr - the sad thing is, he'll win.
John A Cassani
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The best thing that could happen would be for him to lose, but Grindr be ruined for everyone knowing that their data is there for anyone’s taking.
The Wandering Recluse
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@John A Cassani Good point!!