Singapore: Implemented Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act including content moderation regulation
Description
Implemented Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act including content moderation regulation
On 2 October 2019, the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) enters into force. The Act makes it an offence for a person to communicate a false statement of fact if they know or have reason to believe the statement is false …
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament