Online Safety Code for Designated Social Media Services Comes into Effect

The Infocomm Media Development Authority has issued the Code of Practice for Online Safety (“Code“), which took effect from 18 July 2023. The Code sets out obligations that designated Social Media Services have to meet to enhance online user safety, particularly for children, and curb the spread of harmful content on their service.

This Update provides a summary of the key requirements under the Code and the consequences and procedures upon any breach of the Code.

For more information, click here to read the full Legal Update.

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