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Singapore: Implemented Code of Practice for Online Safety

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Description

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…

Scope

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

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2022-03-04
under deliberation

The Ministry of Communications and Information of Singapore announced that new Codes of Practice wi…

2022-07-13
in consultation

On 13 July 2022, Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) opened a public cons…

2022-08-10
processing consultation

On 10 August 2022, the Singapore Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) closed a public c…

2023-07-19
in force

On 19 July 2023, the Code of Practice for Online Safety issued by the Infocomm Media Development Au…