Shanmugam: Must be able to act promptly to protect one's own interests, Singapore should strengthen laws to help Internet victims more effectively
![内政部长兼律政部长尚穆根星期一(9月25日)出席网络危害研讨会时说,本地应加强现有法律,以更有效地让网络受害者有能力采取行动,保护自己的利益。(李冠卫摄)](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/max_325x325/public/smu/news/202309251902083620230925095440jsl1935_1.v1.jpg?itok=WWXZ0fDQ)
Minister for Law and Home Affairs K. Shanmugam delivered the opening speech at the three-day Online Harms Symposium held at SMU, where lawyers, educators and other industry players gathered to discuss hot topics, including deepfakes, cancel culture and harassment. Mr Shanmugam highlighted the need for the law to be expanded to enable victims of harmful online content to take action and protect themselves.
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