Singapore: Implemented Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act including content moderation authority governance
Description
Implemented Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act including content moderation authority governance
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 authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament