Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Key legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data in Singapore. Essential for managing social media user data and engagement.
Copyright Act 2021: Regulates intellectual property rights and copyright protection for content created and shared on social media platforms.
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital contracts, relevant for online service agreements.
Spam Control Act: Governs the sending of unsolicited commercial messages, including through social media channels.
Broadcasting Act: Regulates broadcasting services and content distribution, including certain aspects of social media content.
Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) 2019: Addresses fake news and misinformation on social media platforms, requiring compliance in content management.
IMDA Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Infocomm Media Development Authority for digital content and services in Singapore.
Defamation Act: Protects against false statements that harm reputation, crucial for social media content management.
Protection from Harassment Act (POHA): Provides protection against harassment, including cyber-bullying and online harassment.
Companies Act: Governs business operations and corporate requirements for companies operating in Singapore.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and consumer rights in business transactions, including digital services.
Competition Act: Promotes fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in business operations.
Employment Act: Regulates employment terms and conditions if the contract involves hiring social media management staff.
Contract Law (Common Law): Fundamental principles governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement under Singapore's common law system.
