Enacted in 2019, POFMA is aimed at combating the spread of false information and manipulation, particularly on social media and digital platforms. This law can also be used to tackle hate speech and illegal content that are spread using false narratives or harmful misinformation.
Other Legislation from Singapore
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
- Computer Misuse Act (CMA)
- Copyright Act
- Cybersecurity Act
- Patents Act
- Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA)
- Trade Marks Act
Cooperation and International Efforts
- ASEAN Framework
- Cybersecurity Act
- Extradition Act
- Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act (MLA)
Criminal Code/Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Computer Misuse Act (CMA)
- Cybersecurity Act
- Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme (CLS)
- Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) Regulations
- Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Guidelines
- Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
- Telecommunications Act
Data Protection and Privacy
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content