Petition · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Require Dating Apps to Verify Users and Prevent Abuse
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442 signatures
What the petition asks
Require all dating apps operating in the UK to verify users using government-issued photo ID and implement measures to prevent individuals convicted of serious sexual, domestic abuse, stalking and coercive control offences from creating or maintaining accounts.
Millions of people use dating apps to form relationships, yet users can often create accounts with little meaningful verification. We believe mandatory photo ID checks would improve accountability and reduce fake profiles. We also believe dating platforms should be required to take reasonable steps to prevent individuals convicted of serious sexual, domestic abuse, stalking and coercive control offences from accessing these services and potentially targeting new victims.
Timeline
| 14 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
442
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened
14 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.