#337 - New SG law to block harmful content on social media & podcasters slammed for justifying cheating

This past week, a new law that will require social media sites to block harmful content 'within hours' was passed by Parliament. Furthermore, if the platforms do not comply, the IMDA can get Internet service providers to block access to the content. We discuss why these sweeping changes are, unfortunately, necessary. Elsewhere, the 3 female hosts of a local podcast were slammed for allegedly justifying cheating on one’s partner. Were their comments really that out of line?

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New SG law to block harmful content on social media

• Online Safety Bill passed in Parliament to protect S'poreans, especially the young, from harmful content online | Mothership.sg
• Singapore passes law requiring social media sites to block harmful content 'within hours' | CNA
• Singapore’s proposed online safety laws look like more censorship in disguise | restofworld.org
• Elon Musk’s free speech Twitter mission enters orbit of Asia’s cyber laws, from India to Singapore | SCMP
• Our structure | eSafety Commissioner

Podcasters slammed for justifying cheating

• 'This clip is making my blood boil': Netizens flag local podcast for saying cheating is sometimes justifiable | asiaone

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