Singapore: Content moderation regulation in Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act (No. 23 of 2025)
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Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act including content moderation provisions for intimate image abuse, image-based child abuse, doxxing, online harassment and online stalking enters into force
On 29 June 2026, the content moderation provisions of the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act enters into force. The Act regulates online service providers and administrators of online locations that enable users in Singapore to communicat…
President signed Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (Bill No. 18/2025) including content moderation regulation
On 25 November 2025, the President signed the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act 2025 (No. 23 of 2025). The Act will regulate online service providers and administrators of online locations that enable users in Singapore to communicate, i…
Parliament adopted Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (No. 18/2025) including content moderation regulation
On 5 November 2025, Parliament adopted the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (Bill No. 18/2025). The Bill will regulate online service providers and administrators of online locations that enable users in Singapore to communicate, inter…
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (Bill No. 18/2025) including content moderation regulation 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 regulate online service providers and administrators of online locations that enable users in Singapore to communi…