Extending SingPass Business Verification to Live-streaming Commerce under Code of Practice for Social Media Services

Mr Shawn Loh asked the Senior Minister, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs whether the Government will require Singpass verification for locally registered businesses on live-streaming platforms under the new Code of Practice for Social Media Services, similar to the requirement for e-commerce platforms, to provide greater consumer assurance and merchant accountability, given that these live streams may use third-party payment gateways outside of the original host platforms.

Where a live-streaming service accessible in Singapore is used or likely to be used to facilitate e-commerce scams, the authorities will consider appropriate action under the Online Criminal Harms Act 2023 (OCHA). This may include designating the provider of such live-streaming services under OCHA and applying the Code of Practice for E-Commerce Services to them, including the requirement for high-risk sellers and advertisers to undergo verification against official Government-issued records.