Would you do a background check on a potential date? Well, a new initiative aims to do just that and get information like previous convictions into the hands of dating app users before a date even takes place. Match Group, which includes apps like Tinder, recently announced a partnership with a background check company to integrate background checks into its online properties. Joining us to discuss this further is CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis centre, Noeleen Blackwell.

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