Author: Ashleigh Bishop

The ODDA weighs in for The Times about the evolving future of online dating We’re delighted to have been asked by The Times to weigh in on an important conversation about where the dating industry is heading. We’re seeing a clear shift towards platforms… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
13th February 2026

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ODDA Writes To FCA, Chancellor and Small Business Commissioner To Highlight Impact of Debanking on Dating Sector Our members face increasing difficulties in accessing banking services here in the UK. With a major High Street Bank recently announcing that it will no longer accept online dating firms… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
10th February 2026

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ODDA Responds to Ofcom Plan of Work The ODDA recently responded to Ofcom’s consultation on their Plan of Work 2026/27. Online safety is one of four key priorities in the Plan which sets out the regulator’s focus… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
9th February 2026

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Safer Swiping Better Dating – New safeguarding tips promote dating app advances in user safety You may have seen the latest data from TSB showing that money lost to romance scams jumped to 37% in 2025. However, with over 58% of romance fraud cases now… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
4th February 2026

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ODDA writes to Lord Hansen RE Shared Liability for Fraud The ODDA has written to the Fraud Minister Lord Hanson regarding a proposed amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill that would make technology companies liable for losses from fraud… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
23rd January 2026

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Webinar – Frictionless Age Assurance: Towards Truly Seamless User Journeys 28  January 2026  | 3:00pm GMT  |   Online   |  Book your place here With age checks becoming mandatory, online dating and social discovery apps know only too well that every… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
14th January 2026

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