Directive for Aussie Dating Apps Over Safety Concerns
Tinder, Bumble and Grindr are among the popular Aussie dating apps ordered to hand over data on sexual violence in a government crackdown to improve safety.
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has directed the country’s top 10 online dating services to report back on the extent of harm being experienced by users, in addition to safety policies.
The information sought includes the number of reports received about sexual harassment and abuse people experienced using the app or after a date.
It also covers procedures dating services have in place to stop banned users from returning to the app on a new account and actions taken in response to reports, referrals to police or other support services….