45I. Section 45I blocking direction

Terms defined in this Act

• access

  access

  Defined · s 2

  “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;

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• Authority

  Authority

  Defined · s 2

  “Authority” means the Info-communications Media Development Authority established by section 3 of the Info‑communications Media Development Authority Act 2016;

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• content

  content

  Defined · s 2

  “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;

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• internet access service

  internet access service

  Defined · s 2

  “internet access service” means a telecommunication service between a point in Singapore and another point in Singapore or between 2 points, one of which is in Singapore —(a)that —(i)enables end-users to access content on the Internet using that service; or(ii)delivers content to persons having equipment appropriate for receiving that content on the Internet, where the delivery of the service is by a telecommunication service described in sub-paragraph (i); and(b)that is covered by a licence under the Telecommunications Act 1999,but excludes a social media service and any telecommunication service prescribed by the Minister by order in the Gazette as excluded from this definition;

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• online communication service

  online communication service

  Defined · s 2

  “online communication service” has the meaning given by section 2A(1);

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• provider

  provider

  Defined · s 2

  “provider”, for an online communication service, has the meaning given by section 2D;

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• section 45H direction

  section 45H direction

  Defined · s 45T

  “section 45H direction” means a direction given under section 45H to a provider of an online communication service, and includes such a direction that is varied under section 59(3) on appeal;

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• Singapore end-user

  Singapore end-user

  Defined · s 2

  “Singapore end-user”, in relation to an online communication service, means any of the following end-users of the service:(a)an individual physically present in Singapore;(b)an entity which —(i)is incorporated under any written law; or(ii)is constituted or organised under a law of a foreign country or territory but registered under any written law;

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