The Future of Security in Digital Spaces – What New Compliance Obligations Can Online Platforms and Businesses Expect?

At the 2022 Committee of Supply Debates, the Minister of Communications and Information, Mrs Josephine Teo, presented a speech setting out the priorities of the Ministry in governing and securing Singapore’s digital spaces, and gave an indication of what changes and enhancements may be expected in the digital regulatory and compliance framework, including: (a) the introduction of Codes of Practice against harmful online content; (b) the review of the Cybersecurity Act and update to the Cybersecurity Code of Practice; and (c) the strengthening of data protection safeguards.

In this Update, we look at the proposed changes and initiatives in the above areas and the new compliance obligations that may be expected in the near future. We also explore how these changes may affect online platforms and businesses.

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