According to statistics from 2020, an average person has a personal account on 8.8 different social media platforms, compared to statistics from 2014 at 4.8 only.
Online dating platforms and apps noted active users
2015 at 185 million
2020 at 270 million
UK (2019): Sex offences involving online dating almost doubled in 4 years, from 156 in 2015 to 286 in 2018
A basic identity verification and background check would have reveal whether app/site users have committed any crimes involving sexual assault, violence or fraud. Age verification of users could be crucial in decreasing the number of crimes committed against underage people
Bumble and Tinder, two of the most popular dating apps in the world, took the biggest steps when it comes to reducing the risk of using fake photos by their users, by creating an option for its users to get verified and get access to all of the app’s options, a user is required to send a selfie in a certain position or showing a certain gesture.
Online identity is social, multiple and dynamic. Self disclosure of personal information online are required. Dating apps rely on big data to analyze and reveal patterns and make matching, especially related to human behaviour and interactions.