Digital & technology

1,803 debates and bills about digital & technology

4 Aug 2026

Enforcement of Online Harms Legislation's Orders on Non-English Overseas Platforms

OCHA applies to all platforms accessible to Singapore users, regardless of language, including AI content.
Directions were issued to platforms, which complied; non-compliance risks prosecution or access blocking.
Government vows further measures to protect social cohesion from such online harms.

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4 Aug 2026

Preventing Children and Young Persons from Downloading Online Games that Contain Extreme Violent or Graphic Content

Existing rules require app stores to prevent minors from downloading age-inappropriate games like GoreBox.
IMDA can block egregious content; further protections for other gaming platforms are being studied.
Schools foster healthy digital habits via cyber wellness lessons, complementing regulation.

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4 Aug 2026

Reports of AI-encouraged Cases of Self-harm amongst Teenagers and Children

MSF doesn't track AI-related self-harm reports, citing multifaceted causes.
Schools teach cyber wellness and safe AI use; parents can seek help.
IMDA's code requires platforms to minimise exposure to self-harm content.

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4 Aug 2026

Companies that Have Adopted AI and Their Experienced Outcomes in Areas Such As Job Redesign, Creation of New Roles and Changes to Use of Contract Staff

AI adoption varies by firm size; larger firms adopt more, smaller firms less.
AI firms report job redesign, new roles, and redeployment, not employment cuts.
Government will monitor AI impact to support workers and businesses.

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4 Aug 2026

Use of AI-enabled Traffic Camera Systems to Detect Erratic or Dangerous Driving Behaviours

Nine Traffic Violation Enforcement Cameras deployed since March 2026 use analytics to catch red-light, illegal U-turns, and double white lines.
Traffic Police will continue exploring AI to detect dangerous driving and enable timely intervention before accidents occur.

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4 Aug 2026

Leveraging Technologies to Improve Road Traffic Management and Reduce Traffic Congestions

LTA uses ERP 2.0 data to dynamically optimize traffic lights via CRUISE pilot.
AI-powered video analytics will detect traffic incidents earlier and warn motorists.
These capabilities will be progressively rolled out over coming years to improve flow.

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4 Aug 2026

Improving Awareness and Take-up of Lightning Alert Systems in View of Recent Fatal Lightning Strike Involving Paddleboarder

MPs asked about lightning alert effectiveness and safety measures after a fatal paddleboarder strike.
NEA's myENV app provides real-time lightning alerts within six kilometres, with app revamp planned.
Agencies like SportSG and schools will improve public awareness and safe outdoor activity conduct.

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7 Jul 2026

Data on Intestate Deaths among Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents and AI Tools Integration to Improve Will-writing Services Accessibility

Ministry lacks data on intestate deaths among citizens and PRs.
Public urged to make wills; AI tools exist but legal advice advised.
Will Learning Tool on MyLegacy@LifeSG educates, not replaces lawyers.

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7 Jul 2026

Key Risk Thresholds to Regulate High-risk AI Deployments and Implementing Mandatory Human Oversight for Fully Automated Decisions

Regulation depends on AI deployment, harm nature, and existing measures.
Existing laws address many AI risks; sector guidelines complement them.
Government will assess and update regulatory stance as risks evolve.

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7 Jul 2026

Watermarking and Digital Provenance Standards for AI-generated Media, Metadata Preservation and Disclosure of Original Uploaders and Cross-platform Coordination Measures

Government tracks watermarking and digital provenance standards for AI content.
Engages international bodies like C2PA to assess cross-platform measures.
Police can compel platforms to disclose uploader metadata for criminal probes.

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7 Jul 2026

Implementation of Stay-down Measures for Non-consensual Intimate Images and Sexualised Deepfakes under Online Safety Commission and Preventing Global Accessibility

OSC can direct platforms to disable access for Singapore users, including identical copies.
Specific stay-down technologies like hash-matching are not mandated.
Global removal depends on platform policies; OSC directions only cover Singapore access.

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7 Jul 2026

Compliance Timeframes for Platforms to Remove Non-Consensual Intimate Images under Direction of Online Safety Commission

Under the 2025 Act, the Online Safety Commissioner can direct platforms to remove intimate image abuse content.
Directions include clear compliance timelines, requiring removal as soon as practicable per case.

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7 Jul 2026

Implementation of Nationwide Caller Identification Protocol for Government Calls to Combat Phone and Government Official Impersonation Scams

Government will use a common prefix and caller tags for official calls, piloting with police this year.
Authentication protocols like STIR/SHAKEN will be adopted to verify government calls.
Public vigilance and education remain key against impersonation scams.

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7 Jul 2026

Feasibility of RFID-Based Food Waste Sorting Systems for Proportional Household Charging and Barriers to Technological Food Waste Reduction Solutions

Food waste collection trials saw poor participation despite engagement and reminders.
RFID-based household charging is challenging in Singapore's high-rise common chute system.
Government will review international practices while urging households to buy only what they need.

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7 Jul 2026

Small Home Robots to Monitor Well-being of Seniors Living Alone Following Undetected Senior Death Cases

Dr Neo asked if the ministry would partner to develop, pilot, or subsidize home robots monitoring seniors living alone.
Minister Ong referred to his prior reply on tracking seniors who die alone.
No new commitment; existing approach cited.

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7 Jul 2026

Making Lasting Power of Attorney Status and Donee Identity Accessible on National Electronic Health Record for Clinical Decision Making and Timeline for Integration

LPA status and donee identity cannot be shown on NEHR due to Mental Capacity Act restrictions.
Donees typically present LPA to providers; otherwise, providers may request via Public Guardian portal.

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7 Jul 2026

Military Operational Security Risks from Fitness Tracking App Data, and Usage Guidelines and Safeguards for Servicemen

MINDEF uses a tiered security plan with demarcated zones to govern fitness app use in camps and during operations.
It balances security with allowing personal devices in cleared zones for health and productivity needs.
Policies are regularly reviewed; no security breaches from fitness trackers have been detected so far.

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7 Jul 2026

Gaps in Detecting Active Police Gazette Individuals at Singapore's Border and Enhancements to Strengthen Cross-Agency Identity Verification and Biometric Matching

An individual with multiple identities entered repeatedly due to a handling error.
Agencies strengthened biometric matching and data analytics, including ICA's Multi-Modal Biometrics System.
Cross-agency information sharing enables detection at multiple touchpoints; operational details withheld.

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7 Jul 2026

Follow-up Actions on Online Scams Soliciting Payment for Fictitious Items at Unconnected Addresses and Protecting Address Holders from Suspicion and Liability

Police investigate scam reports and may restrict online access under OCHA.
Address owners are not presumed involved; facts decide culpability.

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7 Jul 2026

Guidelines for In-car Video and Livestreaming Recordings in Driving Schools, and Disclosure and Consent Requirements for Learner Biometric and Personal Data Storage

Traffic Police imposes no video recording requirements on driving schools.
Schools voluntarily use in-car cameras for safety and audit purposes.
All must comply with prevailing laws on personal data collection, use, retention.

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