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The CMA has reviewed the online dating industry and identified common terms and conditions and practices that are likely to be illegal under consumer law.
There’s a wide choice of online dating services out there - don’t get caught out by the small print. You can protect yourself by looking out for the following.
The zero response to an FOI asking for details of how many offences the CNC had recorded involving dating apps
Online dating platform Venntro has pledged to be more upfront about how it shares personal information, following an investigation by the CMA.
The zero response to an FOI asking for details about crimes reported to CNC involving dating websites and online dating
The zero response to an FOI asking for crimes reported to CNC linked to dating sites
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