Broadcasting Act 1994 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 10A · Online Communication Service Regulation
45A. Purpose
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The purpose of this Part is to ensure that providers of online communication services to Singapore end-users —
provide a safe online environment for Singapore end-users that promotes responsible online behaviour, deters objectionable online activity and prevents access to harmful content;
access
“access”, in relation to any content, means to read, view, hear or otherwise experience content, by means of a broadcasting service or an electronic service, and includes —(a)access that is subject to a precondition, such as the use of a password;(b)access by way of push technology; (c)access by way of a standing request; and(d)access for a limited period of time only;
place adequate priority on the protection of Singapore end-users who are children of different age groups from exposure to content which may be harmful to them; and
content
“content” means information or material capable of communication by means of a broadcasting service or an electronic service —(a)whether in the form of text;(b)whether in the form of speech, music or other sounds;(c)whether in the form of visual images (animated or otherwise), pictorial or graphic form (for example, an anthropomorphic or a humanlike depiction);(d)whether in any other form; or(e)whether in any combination of forms;
are regulated in a manner that enables public interest considerations to be addressed.