Suicide charity Samaritans has been forced to issue a second statement defending its recently launched Radar Twitter app, after suffering a backlash from Twitter users concerned about privacy and safety issues.
Radar, which was launched earlier this week, notifies users if their friends are using language that indicates they are feeling depressed or suicidal and offers advice if the situation occurs.
However, yesterday the charity was compelled to post a release on its website to reassure Twitter users that Samaritans does not receive alerts about people’s tweets and the only people who will be able to see the Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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