Singapore consulting social media firms on proposed online rules
The Straits Times|June 30, 2022
Singapore’s upcoming set of proposed Internet rules seeks to safeguard the country’s racial harmony and religious tolerance, as well as shield young users from sexual or violent content, Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo said on Tuesday.
Charissa Yong
Singapore consulting social media firms on proposed online rules

The Government is consulting with social media platforms to develop these rules for managing harmful online content and improving online safety, she said at the end of a working visit to the United States, during which she met tech industry leaders in San Francisco.

Mrs Teo elaborated on what the proposed rules might cover in an interview with Singapore media in Washington, her first comments since announcing more details in a Facebook post on June 20.

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