BBC Radio 4 Money Box interview
George Kidd recently spoke to Radio 4 Money Box regarding clarity of costs for the consumer when using online dating services. You can listen to the interview here (starts at…
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Online Dating Association launches “Safety First” campaign and expands overseas to the US
The Online Dating Association (ODA) is launching a “Safety First” campaign in the UK and US to explore, set and promote best practice for dating service providers and their users. The…
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ICO Age Appropriate Design Code and how it affects dating services
The ICO has published it Age Appropriate Design: Code of Practice. The Code addresses children’s privacy online and takes a robust line on requiring high privacy settings, minimising the data…
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Online Dating Association Announces Appointment of Fred Beckley to its Board of Directors
The Online Dating Association, an international nonprofit organisation dedicated to safety and standardising best practices in the online connection space, today announced that Fred Beckley, General Counsel and Executive Vice…
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ODA in the news – ODA joins industry experts in discussion on safety
George Kidd, ODA Chief Executive, joined a discussion earlier this week looking at online safety in the dating and social entertainment markets. Taking part in the webinar were Geoff Cook,…
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ODA welcomes The Meet Group as a member
The Online Dating Association (ODA) is pleased to welcome its latest member, The Meet Group, Inc, a leading provider of interactive livestreaming solutions. George Kidd, CEO of the ODA said:…
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ODA response to Online Harms White Paper
The Online Dating Association (ODA) responded today to the UK Government White Paper consultation on Internet Safety. The Government has recognised internet safety can take endless forms in a digital…
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ODA 2024 – Building for the Future
The ODA has published a consultation document “Dating 2024”, which looks at where the Association would like to be in five years. Originally set up by a small number of…
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Be smart when dating online
Valentine’s Day can be a prompt for many to make a fresh start in a search for romance, friendship and love. It’s a day when those who work to ensure…
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Data protection responsibilities: Don’t forget the basics
The Online Dating Association (ODA) is issuing a reminder to the sector of the need to understand the data protection responsibilities companies have in the countries in which they operate.…
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