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Police s ability to use TraceTogether data raises questions on trust: Experts
A moviegoer using the TraceTogether app to scan a QR code to check in at a Cathay cinema on Oct 31, 2020.PHOTO: ST FILE
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Singapore Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday (Jan 5), Dr Vivian Balakrishnan issued a clarification on the collection and use of TraceTogether app data after it became public knowledge from the previous day’s sitting that the data could be used for police investigations.
The Foreign Minister and Minister-in-charge of the Smart Nation Initiative said: “Frankly, and I think members know me well, and I am always very frank. Frankly, I had not thought of the CPC (Criminal Procedure Code) when I spoke earlier.”
His comments were in reference to why he had in the past said that TraceTogether app data would only be used for Covid-19 contact tracing.
SINGAPORE - The fight against terrorism in Singapore got a boost on Wednesday (Jan 6) with the launch of a new group which will share relevant and timely counterterror data between tech firms and the police.
The Online Industry Safety and Security Watch Group (iSSWG), a collaboration between the Singapore Police Force and the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), will also work to promote greater exchange of information to fight online crime and enhance public awareness of scams.
The coalition includes big names in the tech world like Facebook, Google and Grab.
Speaking at the watch group s launch, Minister of State for Home Affairs Desmond Tan said that terrorism has expanded its reach and influence via online channels, with serious consequences in the real world.
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