Samaritans suspends Twitter app

Samaritans has been forced to suspend a new Twitter app which monitors accounts for suicidal messages following a backlash from privacy campaigners.

Samaritans suspends Twitter app

Samaritans has been forced to suspend a new Twitter app which monitors accounts for suicidal messages following a backlash from privacy campaigners.

The Radar app, launched just days ago, sends an alert to users when people they follow post distressing messages that could suggest depression or suicidal thoughts.

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