Congressional Probe Targets Dating Apps Allowing Use By Minors

The House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policies is investigating dating apps like Tinder and Bumble for inadequate screening of minors and limited sex offender protections for free users. Concerns are heightened by reports of sex offenders using these apps and a Missouri case involving child molestation. The Subcommittee is also probing whether these apps sell user data without proper disclosure.

What incident in Missouri is referenced in the context of dating app safety?

What investigation is the subcommittee conducting regarding the sale of private data by dating apps?