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The clause establishes the operational scope and limitations of Bumble's background check practices. By stating that investigations are not typically updated and are not a perfect safety solution, the provision defines the extent of Bumble's investigative obligations and clarifies the non-comprehensive nature of these checks as a safety mechanism.
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View change record →Users should be aware that their publicly available criminal history may be reviewed by Bumble and could result in account termination, with limited notice or appeal rights depending on their jurisdiction.
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"IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SUCH AS IN RESPONSE TO MEMBER-GENERATED OR PRESS REPORTS OF SUSPECTED MISCONDUCT, THE BUMBLE GROUP MAY INVESTIGATE WHETHER A MEMBER HAS A CRIMINAL HISTORY, WHICH MAY, DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDE SEARCHING SEX OFFENDER REGISTRIES OR OTHER PUBLIC RECORDS... CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS, WHEN CONDUCTED, ARE NOT TYPICALLY UPDATED BY THE BUMBLE GROUP... THE CHECKS FOR CRIMINAL HISTORIES THAT MAY BE CONDUCTED BY THE BUMBLE GROUP ARE NOT A PERFECT SAFETY SOLUTION.— Excerpt from Bumble's Bumble Terms and Conditions
Criminal background check practices may implicate the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) if consumer reporting agencies are used, as well as various state background check statutes; companies must provide required disclosures and obtain consent before conducting FCRA-regulated background checks, and compliance teams should assess whether Bumble's process meets these requirements.
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The clause establishes the operational scope and limitations of Bumble's background check practices. By stating that investigations are not typically updated and are not a perfect safety solution, the provision defines the extent of Bumble's investigative obligations and clarifies the non-comprehensive nature of these checks as a safety mechanism.
Users should be aware that their publicly available criminal history may be reviewed by Bumble and could result in account termination, with limited notice or appeal rights depending on their jurisdiction.
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