A new code of practice will require app stores to implement measures by Mar 31 to determine the age of users.
Singapore will soon require app stores to implement measures to protect children from inappropriate apps. SINGAPORE: Singapore will soon require app stores to implement measures to protect children from inappropriate apps, the Infocomm Media Development Authority announced on Wednesday .
In a factsheet, IMDA said governments and regulators worldwide, including Australia, the European Union, the UK and the US, are introducing measures to ensure online services are age-appropriate and tailored to children.Age estimation relies on systems or processes to establish the likely age or age range of a user. It may use artificial intelligence, machine learning technology or facial age analysis algorithms.
"IMDA will engage designated over the next few months on the implementation of age assurance," said the authority. Rise in harmful social media content, with increase in those inciting racial, religious tension, violence: Online safety pollAccording to the code, the app stores will have to implement measures such as content moderation as well as"easy-to-access" mechanisms for users to report harmful and inappropriate content by Mar 31.
“We welcome the consultative approach taken by the Singapore government on the code of practice and have been actively engaged in discussions on this matter,” said Google Play’s head of government and public policy Yinghui Tng. Amendments to the Broadcasting Act started in February 2023, allowing the government to issue directions to social media services toOn Wednesday, IMDA said app distribution services - or app stores - have also been included as another type of online communication service for regulation. This means that IMDA will be able to direct them to disable access to such content as well.
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