Singapore: Content moderation authority governance in Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act (No. 23 of 2025)
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Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act including content moderation authority governance enters into force
On 29 June 2026, the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act, including content moderation authority, enters into force. The Act empowers the Commissioner of Online Safety with investigative, administrative and enforcement powers relating to o…
President signed Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (No. 18/2025) including content moderation authority governance
On 25 November 2025, the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (Bill No. 18/2025) was signed by the President. The Bill empowers the Commissioner of Online Safety with investigative, administrative and enforcement powers relating to online …
Parliament adopted Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (No. 18/2025) including content moderation authority governance
On 5 November 2025, Parliament adopted the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (Bill No. 18/2025). The Bill will establish the Commissioner of Online Safety with investigative, administrative and enforcement powers relating to online harm…
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (Bill No. 18/2025) including content moderation authority governance was introduced to Parliament
On 15 October 2025, the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (Bill No. 18/2025) was introduced to Parliament. The Bill would establish the Commissioner of Online Safety with investigative, administrative and enforcement powers relating to …