Singapore: User identification requirement in Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act (No. 23 of 2025)
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Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act including user identification requirement enters into force
On 29 June 2026, the user identification provisions of the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act 2025 (No. 23 of 2025) come into operation. The Act authorises the Commissioner of Online Safety to require online service providers to provide i…
President signed Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (Bill No. 18/2025) including user identification requirement
On 25 November 2025, the President signed the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act 2025 (No. 23 of 2025). The Act will authorise the Commissioner of Online Safety to require online service providers to provide identity information and conta…
Parliament adopted Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (No. 18/2025) including user identification requirement
On 5 November 2025, Parliament adopted the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (No. 18/2025). The Bill will authorise the Commissioner of Online Safety to require online service providers to provide identity information and contact detail…
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill (Bill No. 18/2025) including user identification requirement 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 authorise the Commissioner of Online Safety to require online service providers to collect and disclose identity i…