Progress

Current status
in force
19 Jul 2023in force
10 Aug 2022processing consultation
13 Jul 2022in consultation
04 Mar 2022under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Singapore
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

19 Jul 2023
in force

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…

  • IMDA's Online Safety Code comes into effect, IMDA (Official)
10 Aug 2022
processing consultation

Closed 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 …

  • Singapore Government Agency, Public Consultation on Enhancing Online Safety For Users in Singapore, Singapore Government Agency (Official)
13 Jul 2022
in consultation

Opened 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…

  • Singapore Government Agency, Public Consultation on Enhancing Online Safety For Users in Singapore, Singapore Government Agency (Official)
04 Mar 2022
under deliberation

Announced 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…

  • Building a Vibrant and Secure Digital Future, Together (Official)