Singapore prepares sweeping law to fight 'online falsehoods'

Singapore prepares sweeping law to fight 'online falsehoods'

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https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/01/fake-news-singapore-prepares-law-to-fight-online-falsehoods.html

Singapore is close to passing a law that could force websites to run government "correction notices" alongside content it deems false, and the new rules are likely to affect how big social media companies like Facebook and Twitter operate in the country.

Under the law, called the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill, the government will also be able to issue so-called "take down" orders that require the removal of content posted by social media companies, news organizations or individuals.