Singapore Enacts Platform Accountability Act for Online Safety
Summary
Singapore enacted new platform accountability legislation in 2025, building on the existing Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) and the Online Safety Act. The new measures require designated social media platforms to implement user safety mechanisms, content moderation for Singapore-specific harms, and enhanced reporting to the IMDA. The legislation introduces codes of practice for platforms regarding online harms to children, mandatory risk assessments, and requirements for algorithmic transparency in content recommendation systems.
Key Changes
- Platform accountability codes of practice for designated social media services
- Mandatory risk assessments for Singapore-specific online harms
- Enhanced child safety requirements with age-appropriate design codes
- Algorithmic transparency for content recommendation systems
- Enhanced reporting obligations to IMDA
- Escalating penalties for systematic non-compliance
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