TikTok User Receives Pofma Correction Notice Over Comments on Chinese Community Leadership Course
A TikTok user has been issued a Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma) correction notice over comments made regarding a Chinese community leadership course. The notice was issued following posts containing falsehoods, according to a report by The Straits Times.
This marks the latest instance of Pofma being invoked against online content creators in Singapore.The case highlights the goverment’s ongoing efforts to address and correct misinformation circulating on social media platforms, particularly concerning sensitive topics like community relations and social cohesion.
The specific details of the falsehoods contained in the TikTok user’s posts were not immediately available, but the Pofma Office persistent they warranted a correction notice to ensure accuracy and prevent further spread of misinformation. The user is required to comply with the notice, which typically involves publishing a correction alongside the original post. Failure to comply can result in further penalties, including warnings and potential prosecution.