SINGAPORE, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Singapore has identified 65 applications (apps) containing harmful content in a test involving more than 7,000 apps across all Designated App Distribution Services (D-ADSs), the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said.
World : Singapore Identifies 65 Apps With Harmful Content, 24 Wrongly Age-rated
Singapore, IMDA, apps, social media, online safety
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Singapore identified 65 harmful apps in a test of over 7,000 apps, with 24 wrongly age-rated.
- IMDA found 65 apps with harmful content in a test of 7,000 apps.
- 24 apps had incorrect age ratings, including sexual and violent content.
- Some D-ADSs failed to restrict minors from downloading 18+ apps.
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