WASHINGTON — Today the Digital Trust & Safety Partnership (DTSP), an initiative aimed at promoting a safer and more trustworthy internet, welcomed Bumble Inc. as its newest member.
Bumble’s addition to DTSP highlights a growing commitment in developing Trust & Safety standards that promote a safer and more trustworthy internet. Bumble joins a growing list of companies which also includes Apple, Bitly, Discord, Google, LinkedIn, Match Group, Meta Platforms, Inc., Microsoft, Pinterest, Reddit, TikTok, Twitch, and Zoom.
“Women’s online safety has been core to our mission here at Bumble since day one. Fostering an environment built on authenticity, honesty, and equity is essential to ensuring that all of our members have a positive experience,” said Kenya Fairley, Planning & Partnerships Associate Director. “We are committed to always exploring new ways to strengthen our safeguarding practices, and look forward to building with and learning from each of our partners to promote best practices that lead us all towards a safer environment across the internet.”
The partnership is committed to developing industry best practices, reviewed through internal and independent third-party assessments, to ensure consumer safety and trust when using digital services.
DTSP launched in February 2021 to mature and professionalize the Trust and Safety field, in pursuit of a safer and more trustworthy internet. Since then we have:
- released our first set of common Trust & Safety commitments, articulating the 35 Best Practices our members are using to keep consumers safe;
- implemented a first round of Safe Assessments, evaluating the trust and safety practices of partner companies;
- developed a Glossary of Trust & Safety Terms for public consultation;
- participated in events with peer organizations across the United States, Europe, and Asia;
- engaged extensively with experts from industry, governments and civil society.
For more information, please visit dtspartnership.org. Members of the press can contact the Digital Trust & Safety Partnership at press@dtspartnership.org.
About The Digital Trust & Safety Partnership
The Digital Trust & Safety Partnership is a first-of-its kind initiative focused on promoting a safer and more trustworthy internet. The Digital Trust & Safety Partnership includes Apple, Bitly, Discord, Google, LinkedIn, Meta Platforms, Inc., Microsoft, Pinterest, Reddit, TikTok, Twitch, and Zoom. For more information, visit dtspartnership.org.
About Bumble Inc.
Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble, Bumble For Friends, Badoo, Fruitz and Official. The Bumble platform enables people to build healthy and equitable relationships, through Kind Connections. Founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014, Bumble was one of the first dating apps built with women at the center and connects people across dating (Bumble Date), friendship (Bumble For Friends) and professional networking (Bumble Bizz). Badoo, which was founded in 2006, is one of the pioneers of web and mobile dating products. Fruitz, founded in 2017, encourages open and honest communication of dating intentions through playful fruit metaphors. Official is an app for couples that promotes open and honest communication between partners and was founded in 2020.