US EditionAustralia orders dating apps to clean up act as 3 in 4 users face sexual violence
- The Australian government is calling for online dating companies like Tinder and Bumble to improve safety standards or face legislation.
- The government wants these companies to develop a code of conduct to address user safety concerns, including engagement with law enforcement and supporting at-risk users.
- Research has shown that a significant number of dating app users have experienced sexual violence, prompting the government to take action to address harassment and violence facilitated by these platforms.
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Australia urges dating apps to improve safety standards, report says 75% Australian users experience violence
Australia’s government said Monday the online dating industry must improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation, responding to research that says three-in-four Australian users suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said popular dating companies such as Tinder, Bumble and Hinge have until June 30 to develop a voluntary code of conduct that addresses user sa…
After alarming research, Australia asks dating apps to enhance safety for users
Beware Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge: Australia's government has issued an ultimatum to the online dating industry, urging them to raise safety standards or face the prospect of legislative changes. This move follows eye-opening research by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), revealing that three in four users of dating apps or websites had encountered some form of sexual violence on these platforms between 2016 and 2021, media reports sai
Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government said Monday the online dating industry must improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation, responding to research that says three-in-four Australian users suffer some form
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