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Singapore fake news law polices chats and online platforms

May 8, 2019

Singapore has passed a controversial anti-fake news law that gives authorities sweeping powers to police online platforms and even private chat groups.

The government can now order platforms to remove what it deems to be false statements that are "against the public interest", and to post corrections. From BBC News

Country
Singapore
Topic, claim, or defense
General or Non-Specified
Freedom of Expression