adults who meet people online has significantly increased in recent years-and much of this growth can be attributed to the rise of smartphone dating apps like Tinder, Grindr, OKCupid, Hinge, and Bumble. A Tinder-box situation: the privacy risks of online datingĮven before the pandemic, the percentage of U.S. privacy legislation must be ready to keep up. Whether driven by the colder weather, social distancing, or holiday spirit, there is no doubt that a significant part of this year’s “cuffing season” will take place on smartphone apps-and U.S. In 2020-likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic-dating apps have reported even higher online engagement than in previous years.
The months of October through February are what some media outlets are calling “cuffing season,” a period when people reportedly experience greater interest in romantic relationships.