Online Criminal Harms Act 2023 · s 19
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The purpose of this Part is to counter the commission of offences specified in the Second Schedule by —
promoting or requiring good practices by a designated provider against the commission of offences within a related offence group of its designated online service; and
requiring a designated provider to implement appropriate systems, processes or measures for one or more of the purposes set out in the Third Schedule in relation to a related offence group of its designated online service.
The online service of an online service provider may be designated under section 20, and a code application notice, a rectification notice or an implementation directive may be given to a designated provider —
whether or not the designated provider (being an individual) is a resident or citizen of Singapore, whether he or she is physically present in Singapore or outside Singapore, and whether he or she is carrying on a business or operating in Singapore or outside Singapore; or
whether the designated provider (being an entity) is formed, constituted or registered in Singapore or outside Singapore, and whether it is carrying on a business or operating in Singapore or outside Singapore.
A code of practice, a rectification notice or an implementation directive may require a person to do an act or to not do an act, whether in Singapore or outside Singapore.
A requirement of a code of practice has effect despite —
a duty of confidentiality or privacy imposed by any rule of law; or
a duty imposed by any contract or any rule of professional conduct,that would otherwise prevent or restrict the person from complying with the requirement.