Think You’re Safe on Dating Apps? Bumble’s Kenya Fairley Reveals the Truth

Dating Apps Have Changed Everything—But Are They Really Safe? Online dating has opened up new ways to connect, but it also comes with risks—scammers, harassment, and even gender-based violence. What’s being done to make dating apps safer?

Meet Kenya Fairley, Planning and Partnerships Associate Director of Trust and Safety at Bumble, who has spent more than 20 years working in survivor-centered advocacy. At Bumble, she’s helping to create a safer, more respectful online dating experience through policy, partnerships, and tech-driven innovation.

In this episode, Kenya shares:

• The biggest risks in online dating—and how to protect yourself
• How Bumble’s safety features work and why they matter
• Why personal “agency” is necessary for women in dating and beyond
• How AI is shaping the future of trust and security in online spaces
• Lessons from Kenya’s time in government and how they apply to tech

Bumble has made women’s safety a priority from the start, and Kenya is working to ensure the platform continues to lead the way. Whether you’re actively dating or just interested in how tech companies approach safety, this conversation is one you’ll want to hear.

Download the episode now and learn what’s being done to make online dating safer for everyone.

Links:

• Learn more about Bumble’s safety initiatives: https://safety.bumble.com/
• Follow Kenya Fairley on LinkedIn: Kenya Fairley
• Listen to Bumble’s podcast Give Me A Buzz: https://open.spotify.com/show/110ywFrsl2kOohhWAAZlYn
• Read The Bumble Buzz blog: https://bumble.com/en/the-buzz

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