Coverage dated September 17, 2023

Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence

Headline from The Republic

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 of sexual violence through the platforms.

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  1. The Republic

    Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence (opens The Republic)

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    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 of sexual violence through the platforms.

  2. Green Field Reporter

    Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    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 of sexual violence through the platforms.

  3. Bloomberg

    Australia Demands Dating Sites Boost Safety Amid Sexual Violence (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Australia’s government demanded online dating firms boost safety practices by mid-next year or face regulation, after research showed a spate of sexual violence against users of such platforms.

  4. Fox News

    Australia urges dating apps to improve safety standards, report says 75% Australian users experience violence (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    About 75% of Australia's dating-platform users have reportedly experienced sexual violence online. The government have called the online dating industry to improve its safety standards.

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