Dating Apps Attacks Raise Questions Over Safety and Regulation in Australia
In October last year, the Federal Government announced an Australian Online Dating Code. Apps, including Grindr, were given six months to implement new measures to protect users from hate and harassment. The strict enforcement, so-called, began from 1 April this year, with the eSafety Commissioner having powers to impose stricter measures if the code proved insufficient.
“Online dating is now the most common way to meet a partner in Australia, however the level of violence and abuse experienced by users of these platforms is deeply concerning,” Rowland said.
