Tinder yesterday on 16 August 2021, announced that it will make its ID verification option available globally. This feature will e available to all users, requiring the upload of some form of identification for verification.

This feature has been available in Japan since 2019. According to the press release, tinder will release the ID verification feature in the coming quarters. 

Tinder isn’t making the feature mandatory for it users, except when required by the laws and regulations of whatever country or region they reside.

“ID Verification is complex and nuanced, which is why we are taking a test-and-learn approach to the rollout,” said Rory Kozoll, Head of Trust & Safety Product at Tinder.

“We know one of the most valuable things Tinder can do to make members feel safe is to give them more confidence that their matches are authentic and more control over who they interact with.”

“And we hope all our members worldwide will see the benefits of interacting with people who have gone through our ID verification process.” We look forward to a day when as many people as possible are verified on Tinder.”

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As earlier mentioned, Tinder is not enforcing its ID verification. It also understands the privacy of people’s lives.

“We know that in many parts of the world and within traditionally marginalized communities, people might have compelling reasons that they can’t or don’t want to share their real-world identity with an online platform,” said Tracey Breeden, VP of Safety and Social Advocacy at Match Group.

“Creating a truly equitable solution for ID Verification is a challenging, but critical safety project and we are looking to our communities as well as experts to help inform our approach.”

The company recently announced that it is adding support for two new features; mostly to help users connect with each other on the platform.

Firstly, the ability to add videos to profiles; which the company expects to offer users a more “authentic way to express themselves.”

Secondly, another feature called ‘Hot Takes’; which allows users the ability to quickly message each other before matching on Tinder.

Tinder has been adding loads of security features to its app. It has rolled more than 10 key safety features. Announcing a $100 million investment in talent, product, technology and moderation efforts related to trust and safety 2021.

 

 

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