Dating apps rife with sexual violence, Australian study reveals, amid calls for better user safeguards

Study finds three-quarters of users surveyed experienced online sexual violence while one-third reported in-person incidents

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A new study of dating apps has revealed high rates of sexual violence, stalking, assault and unwanted sharing of explicit images.

The researchers behind the study said such apps need to protect users better, with precautions such as easier reporting processes and tougher ID checks to enforce bans.

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