With new govt agency, Singapore makes it easier for victims to report cyberbullying and ‘revenge porn’

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With new govt agency, Singapore makes it easier for victims to report cyberbullying and ‘revenge porn’
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Singapore launches a new agency to help victims of online harms like cyberbullying and non-consensual sharing of intimate images. The agency will issue orders to perpetrators...

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Part of the Smart Nation 2.0 strategy, the move aims to provide quicker, more effective relief for victims.A S$120 million investment in AI research and a fellowship for educators are also part of the Smart Nation initiatives. “Currently, victims can apply to court for a protection order, or make a police report. But legal and criminal proceedings can take time,” he added.

He added that while victims currently can apply to court for protection orders or make police reports, legal proceedings can take time. "Societies all around the world, including us, are behind the curve in dealing with this effectively," he said at the time.“Time is of the essence as online harm can easily go viral, amplifying the effect on victims,” said the ministry in a statement.

The new agency is part of the broader Smart Nation 2.0 strategy, which includes other initiatives such as a S$120 million investment in artificial intelligence to support scientific research.

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