Timeline
What has happened?
Parties set out their views on how the proceedings should proceed
On 17 June 2026, TBYP and Tinder filed a statement setting out their views on how the proceedings should proceed. TBYP believes the case should go ahead. Tinder has (as expected) requested that the proceedings be stayed in their entirely. We expect the court to rule on this on 1 July 2026.
Judgment rendered in motion contesting jurisdiction
On May 20, the Amsterdam District Court rendered a judgment on the motion contesting jurisdiction from Tinder. The court has separated the claims into GDPR and non-GDPR claims. The court rules it has jurisdiction over the non-GDPR claims. As has been ruled in other class actions, the court intends to stay the decision on jurisdiction regarding the GDPR claims because preliminary questions on this matter have been referred to the Court of Justice in Luxembourg in another case. TBYP and Tinder may now comment on how the proceedings should proceed.
Judgment postponed
The Amsterdam District Court has postponed the judgment until May 20, 2026.
Judgment expected on 22 April 2026
The Amsterdam District Court has announced that it will issue its ruling on April 22, 2026. We will keep you informed.
Hearing on jurisdiction before Amsterdam District Court
On 22 January 2026, the first hearing will take place before the Amsterdam District Court. At that hearing, the court will address Tinder’s jurisdictional challenge. TBYP hopes that the court will render a decision shortly after the hearing, so that the case can proceed on the merits.
Scheduling of hearing in interim proceedings
On September 17, 2025, the Amsterdam District Court will set the date for the oral hearing regarding the jurisdiction of the Dutch court, among other things. TBYP hopes the interim proceedings will be handled swiftly.
Statement of defence in interim proceedings
TBYP has submitted a statement of defence in which TBYP argues that the District Court of Amsterdam has jurisdiction to hear the case. An oral hearing will be scheduled to deal with the matter.
Motion contesting jurisdiction
Tinder has raised a motion in which it disputes the jurisdiction of the District Court of Amsterdam to rule on the matter. Tinder argues that TBYP has summoned two foreign companies to appear before a Dutch court without any legal basis for doing so. TBYP disagrees. TBYP will defend its position in a statement of defence.
Serving of summons
TBYP has initiated legal proceedings against Tinder Ireland and the American Match Group, the companies behind the dating app Tinder, in the Amsterdam District Court for years of violations of the privacy and consumer rights of their users for financial gain. TBYP is demanding an end to these practices. TBYP is also demanding compensation for those affected. TBYP is calling on as many Tinder users as possible to join the legal action free of charge.
Start of the claim
Take Back Your Privacy (TBYP) holds Tinder liable for years of violations of privacy and consumer rights and invites the company to engage in consultations.
