( June 29, 2026, 04:48 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Singapore Online Safety Commission began operations on Monday, creating a dedicated avenue for victims of online harms to seek redress under the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act 2025. Initially, the commission will handle reports involving online harassment, doxxing, online stalking, intimate image abuse and image-based child abuse, with additional categories to be introduced later. The commissioner may order content removal, account restrictions and other measures, while victims also gain new statutory rights to pursue civil claims against perpetrators, administrators and platforms that fail to respond appropriately. The documents are attached....
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