Bumble may investigate whether a member has a criminal history in response to reported misconduct, press reports, or other triggers.
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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 Terms and Conditions
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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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