Singapore: Government access to data in Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act (No. 23 of 2025)
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Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act including government access to data enters into force
On 29 June 2026, the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act 2025 (Act No. 23 of 2025) enters into force. The Act permits the Commissioner of Online Safety to require the retention and production of information in relation to reported online h…
President signed Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (Bill No. 18/2025) including government access to data
On 25 November 2025, the President signed the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act 2025 (Act No. 23 of 2025). The Act will permit the Commissioner of Online Safety to require the retention and production of information in relation to report…
Parliament adopted Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (No. 18/2025) including government access to data
On 5 November 2025, Parliament adopted the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (No. 18/2025). The Bill will permit the Commissioner of Online Safety to require the retention and production of information in relation to reported online har…
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (Bill No. 18/2025) including government access to data 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 permit the Commissioner of Online Safety to require the retention and production of information in relation to rep…