Singapore: Codes for Enhancing Online Safety For Users in Singapore
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Implemented Code of Practice for Online Safety
On 19 July 2023, the Code of Practice for Online Safety issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) came into effect. The Code aims to address the risks of harmful social media content, enhance online safety, and curb the spread of har…
SourceClosed consultation on the Code of Conduct for Online Safety and the Social Media Services Content Code
On 10 August 2022, the Singapore Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) closed a public consultation on the Code of Conduct for Online Safety and the Content Code for Social Media Services, which purpose is to enhance the online safety of …
SourceOpened consultation on the Code of Conduct for Online Safety and the Social Media Services Content Code
On 13 July 2022, Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) opened a public consultation on two draft codes of conduct - the Code of Conduct for Online Safety and the Content Code for Social Media Services, which aim to enhance on…
SourceAnnounced Codes of Practice for online platforms
The Ministry of Communications and Information of Singapore announced that new Codes of Practice will be developed to set baseline standards for "relevant online platforms". Guidelines will cover child safety, minimising children's exposure to harmf…
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