Ofcom Questions Gay Dating App Sniffies Over UK Age Verification
UK online safety regulator Ofcom is investigating concerns over Sniffies age verification and whether children can access the gay dating
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Regulation & Compliance
UK Tightens Subscription Rules for Dating Apps
The UK is introducing new rules for automatically renewing subscriptions, including paid memberships on dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble
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Australia Prepares Legal Action Against Social Media Platforms Over Age Restrictions
Australia is preparing legal action against five major social media platforms over alleged breaches of its under-16 social media restrictions.
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Trump Signs Romance Scam Prevention Act Into Law
US President Donald Trump signed the Romance Scam Prevention Act into law on 20 October 2026, requiring online dating platforms
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AI Companion Concerns Grow as Lawmakers Step In
The rapid rise of AI companions is raising some uncomfortable questions about their effect on young users. New research from
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US Senate Passes Bill Requiring Dating Apps to Warn Users About Scammers
Dating apps in the US could soon have to warn users when someone they have been talking to is banned
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EU Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 13
The European Commission has proposed banning children under 13 from social media as part of a wider package of online
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