Singapore proposes online safety bill to empower victims of online harms
( October 16, 2025, 04:37 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Singapore’s government has introduced a bill to give victims of online harms faster access to remedies and clearer routes to redress. The Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill, tabled for first reading on Wednesday, would create an Online Safety Commission with powers to order removal of harmful content and disclosure of offenders’ identities. It also establishes new statutory torts allowing victims to sue individuals, site administrators and platforms responsible for online harms, complementing existing criminal and regulatory laws.The statement follows and the bill is attached:...
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