Singapore finds harmful content and age-rating lapses across major app stores
SINGAPORE, Oct 24 — Singapore has identified 65 applications (apps) containing harmful content in a test involving...
Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has identified 65 applications containing harmful content and 24 apps with incorrect age ratings across major app stores during a test involving over 7,000 apps. The Online Safety Assessment Report (OSAR) found that some apps with sexual, vice-promoting, organized crime, and violent content were assigned incorrect age ratings, while others allowed users below 18 to download 18+ apps by default.
The agency's report highlights weaknesses in the app review processes of the Designated App Distribution Services (D-ADSs), including Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Huawei AppGallery, Microsoft Store, and Samsung Galaxy Store. The OSAR is part of Singapore's ongoing efforts to strengthen online safety and hold platforms accountable through the implementation of the Social Media Services and App Distribution Services Online Safety Codes of Practice.
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