Tinder has announced that ID Verification will be available to members all over the world in the next quarters.
Tinder will evaluate expert opinions, member feedback, what papers are most appropriate in each area, and local laws and regulations when determining how the functionality will be implemented.
Except when required by law, the product will begin as voluntary and will change based on the feedback collected to guarantee an egalitarian, inclusive, and privacy-friendly approach to ID verification.
“ID verification is hard and subtle, which is why we are taking a test-and-learn approach to the rollout,” explained Rory Kozoll, Tinder’s Head of Trust & Safety Product. “We know that one of the most essential things Tinder can do to make users feel safe is to give them more confidence in the authenticity of their matches and more control over who they connect with. And we hope that all of our members around the world will recognize the value of communicating with persons who have gone through our ID verification procedure. We hope that one day, as many people as possible will be verified on Tinder.”
Tinder is the pioneer in online dating safety innovation, beginning with the development of the Swipe function, which is based on double opt-in technology and the idea of mutual permission before a connection is created.
Tinder has brought out more than ten significant Safety features in the last two years, showcasing a substantial commitment to technology that decreases anonymity, enhances accountability, and helps members stay safe with features such as Photo Verification, Noonlight, and Face to Face video chat.
Tinder has recently revealed that it will connect with Garbo, a non-profit background check company developed by a woman.
“We understand that in many regions of the world and within traditionally marginalized populations, people may have compelling reasons why they can’t or don’t want to share their real-world identity with an online platform,” said Tracey Breeden, Match Group’s VP of Safety and Social Advocacy. Developing a truly equitable solution for ID Verification is a difficult but vital safety endeavor, and we are appealing to our communities as well as specialists to assist shape our approach.”
Tinder originally introduced ID Verification in Japan in 2019 and has used the lessons learned there to inform this decision. Tinder is continuing to invest in safety and collaborate with experts; this pledge is part of Match Group’s previously announced $100 million investment in talent, product, technology, and trust and safety moderation efforts in 2021.
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