Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
12-2022
Abstract
Mental health apps including artificial intelligence (“AI”)- powered apps and chatbots have raised serious concerns relating to safety, efficacy and privacy. This article assesses their trustworthiness based on lego-regulatory, ethical and technological measures in addressing the abovementioned concerns. Focusing on applications to mental health apps, it examines Singapore laws, regulations and guidelines relating to software-based and AI medical devices, data protection, consumer protection, advertising and medical negligence. Additionally, upon taking into account other non-binding ethical guidelines, certification standards and technological measures targeted at app developers, a few recommendations are offered for enhancing trust in mental health apps.
Discipline
Asian Studies | Health Information Technology | Legal Studies
Research Areas
Asian and Comparative Legal Systems
Publication
Singapore Academy of Law Journal
Volume
34
First Page
891
Last Page
929
ISSN
0218-2009
Publisher
Singapore Academy of Law
City or Country
Singapore
Embargo Period
12-15-2022
Citation
CHAN, Gary Kok Yew.
Mind the gaps: Assessing and enhancing the trustworthiness of mental health apps. (2022). Singapore Academy of Law Journal. 34, 891-929.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/4015
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