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The ODDA launches new standards review with the University of Leeds Raising standards across the online dating and social discovery sector forms a key part of our work at the ODDA – it’s what sets our members apart from others. That’s… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
23rd March 2026

ODDA welcomes new member, Yubo We’re delighted to welcome our newest member, Yubo , to the ODDA. As an 18+ social discovery platform designed to help people meet new friends through swiping, messaging and live… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
23rd March 2026

The Treasury Minister and the Small Business Commissioner Respond to The ODDA Regarding Debanking Our members are facing growing difficulties accessing banking services in the UK. After a major High Street bank announced it will no longer accept online dating firms as customers, we… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
2nd March 2026

The ODDA Receives a Response from Lord Hansen Regarding Tech Firms’ Liability for Reimbursing Victims of Fraud In October last year, UK Finance called on the UK Government to make tech firms liable for reimbursing victims of fraud by extending the Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud Reimbursement… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
2nd March 2026

The ODDA endorses the UNODC Global Public-Private Sector Framework Against Fraud The ODDA is delighted to endorse the UNODC Global Public-Private Sector Framework Against Fraud and the six key principles within it. At a global level, fraud is a rapidly evolving… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
25th February 2026

The ODDA responds to CMA commitments agreed with Apple and Google The ODDA has today submitted its response to the CMA on the commitments agreed with Apple and Google regarding their mobile ecosystems. While this is a step in the right… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
19th February 2026

The ODDA Responds to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence The ODDA has responded to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on a review of its Action Plan for fighting online fraud. This is an important area of focus for… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
16th February 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swept Dating Joins the ODDA The ODDA is delighted to welcome Swept Dating as its newest member. Swept Dating is a platform that prioritizes safety, respect, and intentionality and is built on a belief that… Read more Written by Simon Newman
6th January 2026

ODDA Appoints Lauren Sharp as our First Researcher in Residence The ODDA is delighted to announce the appointment of Lauren Sharp as our first Researcher in Residence. The role supports a collaborative approach in addressing key challenges and opportunities… Read more Written by Simon Newman
22nd December 2025

ODDA Announces Partnership with the Centre for Protecting Women Online The ODDA is delighted to enter into a partnership with the Open University’s Centre for Protecting Women Online. Funded by a £7.7 million grant from Research England, the Centre is… Read more Written by Simon Newman
19th December 2025

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