Regulation of Online Dating Services Sparks Controversy
Friday, 11. March 2005 - 2:33 pm
ECOMMERCE TIMES — Mar 8 — Matchstates it considered but rejected the idea of conducting criminal
Background checks because national criminal databases are incomplete
and criminals can avoid detection by signing up with a fake
identity. Last week, a bill was introduced in the California
legislature that created additional controversy. This bill calls
for a fine of US$250 for each day that an online relationship service
provider fails to disclose to all online visitors living in California
that it does not conduct criminal background checks. It could
apply to "compatibility" or "social referral" services, such as Classmates. The jury is still out, but it's clear, most likely, a number of these initiatives will come into law. FULL ARTICLE @ ECOMMERCE TIMES