Tag: advertising
Singapore Online Gambling Laws Part 2: Advertising Online Gambling Risks for Businesses, Influencers and Affiliates
Many businesses assume gambling regulation mainly affects gambling operators. That is no longer true. Under Singapore’s modern gambling framework, significant legal risks can arise for advertisers, media platforms, affiliates, payment providers, and influencers who help promote unlawful gambling services. Advertising Is a Separate Legal Risk A business does not need to operate a gambling platform…
Singapore Tightens Rules on Social Media Advertisers and Messaging Platforms Under New Scam Codes
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued three new Codes of Practice under the Online Criminal Harms Act, requiring social media platforms to verify advertisers, messaging apps to flag unknown contacts, and e-commerce platforms to strengthen login safeguards, with most requirements taking effect by 31 January 2027. What Did the Police Announce? On 17 August…
