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Vulnerable people trying to find love online should soon be better protected as dating apps, governments and police join forces to stamp out sexual violence.Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth, who is hosting the meeting with Communications Minister Michelle Rowland, said she would discuss measures that could prevent abusive behaviour such as requiring background checks.
“The other area that we really need to get better at is making sure that those who have experienced violence have a say in how companies respond,” she said.“We know that women are more likely than men to experience online harm, particularly sexualised, violent and threatening abuse,” she said. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said dating apps needed to take more responsibility for stamping out bad behaviour.
“One of the big problems we see is recidivism, where perpetrators are permanently banned but are still able to create a new account using a different device or email address,” the commissioner told AAP.“These harms reflect broader cultural patterns,” she will tell the meeting.
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