ODDA Research Hub Founding Event
ODDA Research Hub Founding Event – A Landmark Day for the Sector On 24 June 2026, the ODDA Research Hub held its Founding Event at King’s College London, marking…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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ODDA Writes to Secretary of State for Business and Trade Regarding Lack of Detail on Proposed Subscription Contracts Regime
The ODDA has written to Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP in his capacity as the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, raising concerns about the lack of detail regarding…
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ODDA Writes to European Commission Urging them to Uphold the Digital Markets Act
As a member of the Coalition for App Fairness, the ODDA has co-signed a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressing grave concerns over Apple’s persistent non-compliance…
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ODDA Appoints Two New Board Members
The ODDA is delighted to announce the appointment of Guy Corbet and Joff Williams to its Board. Guy Corbet is a director at Fourteen Forty Communications. He is a communications…
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ODDA Annual Conference – 14th October 2025 (London)
14 October 2025 | 2:00pm to 6:00pm BST | Central London On Tuesday 14th October, we’ll be holding our very first Annual Conference. Taking place at the prestigious One Great…
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Webinar – Consent is Power: Addressing IBSA through User-Centred Design hosted by STISA
22nd July 2025 | 2:00pm BST | Online | Book your place here We’ll be joining STISA (Survivors & Tech Solving Image-based Sexual Abuse), Verifymy and Image Angel for a…
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The Need for Greater Government Intervention to Prevent Scammers
In March, our CEO, Simon Newman spoke at the Global Anti-Scam Summit in London. The Summit brought together key figures from Government, law enforcement and industry to hear from guest…
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Webinar: Compliance for Dating Companies with the OSA in 2025
28 January 2025 | 4:00pm GMT | Online | Book your place here 2025 is going to be an incredibly important one for online services operating in the UK with…
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