Tag: Regulation
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Australia – Australia is moving closer to introducing a formal Digital Duty of Care framework for online platforms, marking one of the country’s most significant proposed shifts in digital regulation and platform accountability to date. Last week, the Australian Government released an Issues Paper outlining...
Singapore – The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS), the country’s competition and consumer protection regulator, has found three online retailers using misleading website features known as “dark patterns” to influence consumers’ purchasing decisions. The online retailers, namely Seager...
Indonesia – Following its recent social media restrictions for minors, Indonesia is now reportedly considering extending online safeguards to e-commerce platforms as part of broader efforts to protect children in digital spaces. In a report by CNA, the Indonesian government is weighing a potential ban...
Manila, Philippines – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have called on technology company Meta to act against the spread of what they described as “false, misleading, and panic-inducing” content on its platforms. In a joint...
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration has stepped up enforcement against misleading advertising of dietary supplements, as regulators respond to a surge in exaggerated claims across social media. The agency said on 6 March it is working with public health bodies and industry groups...
Indonesia – Roblox will introduce new content and communication controls for users under 16 in Indonesia, as the gaming platform moves to comply with the country’s tightening restrictions on children’s access to social media. In an email to The Jakarta Post, Matt Kaufman, Chief Safety Officer at Roblox,...
The move follows a decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) not to renew the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) Agreement, a voluntary code that expired in February 2025.
Authority Member Samantha Yorke said the rules governing electronic marketing communications are clear when promotional content is present.
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand is preparing a proposal to introduce a phased tax on high-sodium packaged foods in a move that aims to support broader efforts to address salt-related health disorders, such as hypertension and kidney disease. According to Rachada Wanichakorn, deputy director-general of...
Singapore – Discord Inc. has announced the global rollout of teen-by-default settings, strengthening age-appropriate protections for users aged 13 and over while maintaining privacy, community, and meaningful connection on the platform. From early March, new and existing users worldwide will automatically...
