Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Directions Dealing with Communication in Singapore of False Statements of Fact
19. Variation or cancellation of Part 3 Direction
Feedback & supportThe Minister who instructed the Competent Authority to issue a Part 3 Direction may at any time instruct the Competent Authority to vary or cancel the Part 3 Direction, by serving a written notice on the person to whom the Direction is issued.
The Minister who instructed the Competent Authority to issue a Part 3 Direction may instruct the Competent Authority to vary or cancel the Part 3 Direction under subsection (1) —
Part 3 Direction
“Part 3 Direction” means a Correction Direction or a Stop Communication Direction;
on the Minister’s own initiative; or
on an application by the person to whom the Direction is issued.
A Part 3 Direction remains in effect despite any application made to the Minister for its variation or cancellation.
Sections 14 to 17 apply in relation to a Part 3 Direction that is varied under this section as they apply in relation to the original Part 3 Direction.
Section 14 applies in relation to a notice cancelling a Part 3 Direction under this section as it applies in relation to the original Part 3 Direction.