Tea App Data Breach – What You Need to Know & What to Do Next

What Happened?

Tea, a mobile dating safety app for women, recently confirmed that it experienced a major data breach involving unauthorized access to one of its legacy data systems. The breach, discovered in July 2025, exposed sensitive user content and personal data, including thousands of images and private messages.

Although the company initially reported that about 72,000 images were involved—including selfies, government-issued IDs, and images shared publicly on the platform—Tea later confirmed that direct messages (DMs) between users were also accessed.

The affected data came from a system that stored information dating back over two years. As of now, there is no evidence suggesting that current or additional user data was impacted. However, concern remains high due to the nature of the data compromised and the delayed notification to users.

What Information Was Involved?

According to Tea’s statements and reports from independent security researchers, the breach included:

1. Selfie photos submitted during account verification

2. Government-issued identification documents (e.g., driver’s licenses)

3. Publicly viewable images from posts and comments

4. Direct messages (DMs) between users

The breach has raised significant concerns over user privacy, especially given that Tea markets itself as a safe platform for women to share sensitive experiences related to dating.

How Did Tea Respond?

Tea responded to the breach by:

1. Taking the affected legacy system offline

2. Launching a full internal investigation

3. Confirming unauthorized access to user content, including DMs

4. Stating there is no current evidence that additional user data was affected

Despite these actions, Tea has not yet issued individual notifications to users affected by the breach. This delay is central to a recently filed class action lawsuit.

Legal Action and Implications

User Griselda Reyes filed a class action lawsuit on July 28, 2025, alleging that Tea failed to properly secure personally identifiable information and put women at increased risk. According to the complaint, leaked images contained metadata that allowed third parties to map user locations, significantly heightening the potential harm.

The lawsuit seeks class action status, damages for those affected, and improvements to Tea’s data handling and storage practices. Tea has declined to comment on the legal proceedings.

What Can You Do If You Were Affected?

If you used the Tea app and believe your information may have been compromised, take the following steps:

1. Monitor your accounts for unusual activity

2. Watch for phishing emails or suspicious messages

3. Consider placing a credit freeze or fraud alert with credit bureaus

4. Preserve any communications or screenshots related to the breach

5. Seek legal counsel if you believe your rights were violated

Contact Almeida Law Group for Help

If you received a data breach notification from Tea—or suspect that your private information may have been compromised—you may be entitled to compensation or legal remedies. Contact Almeida Law Group today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Call us at 708-529-5418 or fill out the form below. We’re actively investigating this breach and helping victims understand their rights.