Innovative Jagat Application However Reaps Controversy Due To Damage To Public Facilities

Illustration of the Jagat application which is now shocked (photo: screenshot/voi.id)

JAKARTA - The Jagat application, a virtual world-based social media platform, is in the spotlight after the "Jahat Coin Hunt" feature sparked the phenomenon of hunting for coins in various city parks in Bandung and several cities in the country. These activities have reportedly damaged public facilities, such as garden plants and decorations. Finally, a warning emerged from the Acting Mayor of Bandung, A. Koswara.

Koswara asked app developers to stop coin hunting activities because they cause losses to the city.

Initially Coin Jagat was a game in the Jagat application. Based on the data listed in Google Play, Jagat is a social application that is made so that users are always close to their family and friends. This application was originally used to show the user's real-time location with one another, and to mark a favorite and memorable place.

Users can also send emojis to other users. However, the Jagat application then offers the game "Jahat Coin Hunt" or Jagat Coin which can be exchanged for a total prize of IDR 850,000,000 in Jakarta in December 2024.

But now the game is starting to feel bad for the environment. In addition to the impact on public facilities, this application also invites attention because the information collected and shared from the user. According to data provided by the developer, the Jagat application has the following data collection and sharing policies:

Data Distributed by the Jagat Application:

Collected Data:

Followed Security Practices:

The Jagat application, which is currently a hot topic of conversation, is known as a virtual world-based social media platform that allows users to interact with friends and family creatively. However, its popularity not only brings excitement but also raises questions about how this application handles user data.

The universe was developed by Jagat Tech, a technology company that created this platform to support social interactions with gaming-based elements, including the viral coin hunting feature. In addition to its social impact, the application has also received attention regarding the privacy and security policies of the data applied.

As an application that is viral and attracts the attention of many people, users are advised to read and understand privacy policies before using this application. By understanding how data is managed, users can take wiser steps in maintaining their privacy.

The universe has become part of a modern technology trend that combines social media with game elements. Even though it offers various excitement, it is important to remember that the security and privacy of users remains a top priority.