Identity verification will be available to all Tinder users

Here’s an announcement that will be of particular interest to those who use the popular dating app or are thinking of opening an account. Tinder has just announced that identity verification, a tool that allows you to upload documentation to prove a user’s identity, will be available worldwide. As of 2019, it was only available in Japan, where it is common for a passport or driver’s license to be used to verify identity in the app.
The company has stated that it will take into account the recommendations of the experts and the opinion of its members about which documents can be used in each country, in addition to respecting local regulations and laws, before launching the tool. Tinder expects user input to ensure the process is inclusive and private.
“We know that one of the most valuable things Tinder can do is make members feel more confident that their ‘ matches ‘ are authentic and give them more control over who they interact with,” said Rory Kozoll , director of trust and safety. of Tinder product. He has also assured that the company will take a “test and learn” approach to the launch of identity verification. In fact, it will initially be voluntary except if required by the laws of a country, since the company knows that part of its users will not want to share their identities online.
“We know that in many parts of the world and in traditionally marginalized communities, people may have passing reasons for not being able or willing to share their real-world identity on an online platform,” said Tracey . Breeden , vice president of safety and social advocacy at Match Group , the parent company of Tinder. “Creating a truly fair solution to identity verification is challenging, but it’s also a critical security project, so we’re looking to our communities and our experts to inform them of our approach.”
It’s another step in Tinder’s journey to add security-focused tools to the app: last year it added a photo verification system that adds a blue sign to the profiles of users who have used it. Finally, in March of this year, Match Group announced that it had invested in Garbo, a company dedicated to checking records and assured that it would make the technology available to its users, although such a thing has not happened yet.