The Federal Government has launched a voluntary code to improve user safety on dating apps. Companies will be required to take action against users who violate online safety and improve how complaints are escalated. The government describes it as a world-leading deal.
Dating apps have adopted a world-leading voluntary code of conduct to promote online dating safety.
And of these, nearly 60 per cent reported receiving at least one sexually exploitative request from another dating platform user who was aware they were under 18. Ms Rowland adds that the code will be implemented over the next three months and enforced by a three-member committee, who can issue formal warnings and suspend or remove participants.
"These type of technological companies do rely on a social license here in Australia. And my message to those that haven't signed up is, i would encourage them seriously to think about signing up to this code. I think there is a public mood here in Australia, that technological companies do have safety of Australian consumers, and particularly when it comes to violence against women at the forefront of their mind. And so I would encourage them to sign up.
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