Texas teams up with Bumble to crack down on unsolicited nudes
By Rachel Frazin - 08/30/19 04:04 PM EDT The state of Texas has teamed up with dating app Bumble to pass a law that cracks down on the sending of unsolicited nude photos.
Bumble, which is headquartered in Austin, Texas, worked alongside state Rep. Morgan Meyer (R) on legislation banning the so-called cyber flashing, The Associated Press reported Friday.
“They had a number of people who were using the app complaining about the sending of these images and they quickly realized there was no recourse,†Meyer told the AP, adding that Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd approached him about drafting legislation.
“There was nothing that could be done. It wasn’t a criminal offense — although it was definitely digital sexual harassment,†he added.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/459469-texas-teams-up-with-bumble-to-crack-down-on-unsolicited-nude-texts
