Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019)
Singapore's Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA): what persons, platforms, advertising intermediaries, newspapers, broadcasters, telcos and internet access providers must do when directed to correct or remove false statements of fact, restrict inauthentic accounts or cut off declared online locations, plus the codes of practice binding prescribed platforms on political advertising transparency, account integrity and prominence of credible sources. Built from the 2020 Revised Edition, the 2026 revised Regulations and the three codes, read in full.
Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019) is a compliance framework from Singapore with 10 domains and 30 controls. The largest domains are Part 4: directions to internet intermediaries and mass media – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019) (5 controls), Part 5: declared online locations – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019) (5 controls), Code of Practice for Preventing and Countering Abuse of Online Accounts – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019) (4 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (10)
Code of Practice for Giving Prominence to Credible Online Sources – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::PR-5a | Prominence Code 5(a), (b) Prioritise authoritative information and add context about sources |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::PR-5c | Prominence Code 5(c), (d); 6 Keep declared locations and directed material out of promotional sections; act on Government reports; report annually |
Code of Practice for Preventing and Countering Abuse of Online Accounts – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::OA-6a | Online Accounts Code 6(a) to (c) Publish a policy against impersonation and manipulative bot use; verify accounts and re-verify on suspicious activity |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::OA-6d | Online Accounts Code 6(d) to (g) Encourage strong login security, offer verified accounts with visible tags, and verify parties and candidates at elections |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::OA-6h | Online Accounts Code 6(h), (i) Require bot disclosure and provide reporting for compromised and impersonating accounts |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::OA-A5 | Online Accounts Code Annex 5 to 8; Code 7 Detect inauthentic and bot accounts, keep a fast-track Government channel with stricter timeframes at key events, and report annually |
Code of Practice for Transparency of Online Political Advertisements – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::PA-6a | Political Ads Code 6(a); Annex 5 Verify eligibility of election advertisers and remove unlawful election ads when informed |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::PA-6b | Political Ads Code 6(b) Accompany every political ad with an easily accessible disclosure notice naming who placed or paid for it |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::PA-6c | Political Ads Code 6(c) Keep a searchable, machine-readable political ad record for four years |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::PA-6d | Political Ads Code 6(d) to (h); 7 Reporting channels, detection of undisclosed political ads, abuse escalation, and an annual report |
Part 2: prohibited conduct – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s7 | s.7(1) Do not communicate in Singapore a known false statement of fact that is likely to harm a public interest |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s8 | s.8(1) Do not make or alter a bot to communicate false statements of fact in Singapore |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s9 | s.9(1) Do not take payment for services knowing they will be used to communicate false statements in Singapore |
Part 3: Correction and Stop Communication Directions – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s11 | s.11 Comply with a Correction Direction: publish the correction notice in the specified form, place and time |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s12 | s.12 Comply with a Stop Communication Direction: remove the statement and similar statements for Singapore users |
Part 4: directions to internet intermediaries and mass media – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s16 | ss.16, 28, 33, 43, 54 Internet access service providers: comply with IMDA access blocking orders |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s21 | s.21 Internet intermediaries: carry a Targeted Correction notice to Singapore users who access the material |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s22 | s.22 Internet intermediaries: disable Singapore access to the material under a Disabling Direction |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s23 | s.23 Prescribed intermediaries, newspapers, broadcasters and telcos: issue General Correction notices |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s24 | s.24 Make correction notices easily perceived; remedy shortcomings under a Remedial Order |
Part 5: declared online locations – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s32 | s.32(3)(f), (6) Owners and operators of a declared online location: display the declaration notice |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s34 | s.34 Internet intermediaries: disable Singapore access to a declared online location when ordered |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s36 | s.36 Do not take revenue for operating a declared online location |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s37 | s.37(1) to (3) Advertisers, digital advertising intermediaries and prescribed platforms: keep paid content off declared locations and stop promoting them |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s38 | s.38 Do not fund a declared online location's falsehoods |
Part 6: Account Restriction Directions – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s40 | ss.40 to 42 Prescribed internet intermediaries: restrict inauthentic or bot-controlled accounts under an Account Restriction Direction |
Part 7: paid content, codes of practice and compliance notices – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s47 | s.47 Prescribed advertising intermediaries and platforms: do not facilitate paid content promoting locations carrying directed falsehoods; designate a notification channel |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s48 | s.48(6) Comply with the codes of practice that apply to you |
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s50 | s.50 Remedy code non-compliance when served a notice |
Part 9: representative for service – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| singapore-protection-from-online-falsehoods-and-manipulation-act-pofma-2019::s54 | s.54; reg. 16 Appoint a Singapore representative to accept service when directed |
What is Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019) and who does it apply to?
Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019) is a compliance framework from Singapore with 10 domains and 30 controls. Singapore's Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA): what persons, platforms, advertising intermediaries, newspapers, broadcasters, telcos and internet access providers must do when directed to correct or remove false statements of fact, restrict inauthentic accounts or cut off declared online locations, plus the codes of practice binding prescribed platforms on political advertising transparency, account integrity and prominence of credible sources. Built from the 2020 Revised Edition, the 2026 revised Regulations and the three codes, read in full. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019) actually require?
Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019) has 30 controls organised across 10 domains. The largest domains are Part 4: directions to internet intermediaries and mass media – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019) (5 controls), Part 5: declared online locations – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019) (5 controls), Code of Practice for Preventing and Countering Abuse of Online Accounts – Singapore Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA, 2019) (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
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