# Singapore mulls stronger safeguards and daily time limits for young social media users

https://mins.news/en/video/38863

- CNA, 2026-08-31 14:38 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omyvL5o0ejw

> Singapore plans to require social media platforms to conduct age checks and strengthen protections for young users. Proposed measures include time limits and disabling features such as direct messages from strangers. Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo said legislative changes are expected early next year; platforms would propose age-assurance solutions for government assessment and audits.

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