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Singapore to extend age checks from app stores to social media platforms

By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj ( August 27, 2025, 08:52 GMT | Insight) -- With app stores in Singapore set to roll out age-assurance measures using national ID and credit cards next year, the government is moving to extend the requirement to social media platforms. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Digital Development and Information said the government will begin to engage designated social media services on similar age-assurance requirements, implemented in ways that ensure their personal data is appropriately protected.With app stores in Singapore set to roll out age-assurance measures using national ID and credit cards next year, the government is moving to extend the requirement to social media platforms....

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