Singapore: Adopted IMDA List of Designated Social Media Services subject to Code of Practice for Online Safety

On 18 July 2023, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) designated several social media services as regulated online communication services under Section 45K(1) of the Broadcasting Act 1994. The services affected include Facebook, HardwareZone, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. Following this designation, these platforms will be subject to the Code of Practice (Online Safety) issued under Section 45L(1) of the Broadcasting Act, focusing on content moderation regulation to ensure online safety.