Singapore legislation

Section 23

of Electronic Transactions Act 2010

Section 23

Controller may give directions for compliance

(1)

The Controller may, by written notice, direct any designated person, or any officer, employee or authorised representative of a designated person —

(a)

to take such measures or stop carrying on such activities as are specified in the notice if they are necessary to ensure compliance with this Part; or

(b)

to cooperate with any other designated persons or public agencies as the Controller thinks necessary in the case of a public emergency.

(2)

Any person who fails to comply with any direction specified in a notice issued under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

(3)

If any doubt arises as to the existence of a public emergency for the purposes of subsection (1)(b), a certificate signed by the Minister delivered to the designated person is conclusive evidence of the matters stated in the certificate.

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