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Dark patterns are a growing concern, particularly in video games, of which vulnerable children are frequent users. Regulators globally are increasingly cracking down on dark patterns under privacy, advertising and consumer protection laws.
Media & Entertainment
Commercial
Regulatory & Compliance

Regulating Dark Patterns: Tackling Deceptive Design in Video Games and Beyond

Date
Mar 18, 2025
Author
OrionW
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The Digital Infrastructure Act (DIA), to be introduced in 2025, will improve Singapore’s digital resilience and security, complementing existing regulations such as the Cybersecurity Act.
Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Commercial
Regulatory & Compliance

Digital Infrastructure Act to be Introduced in 2025

Date
Mar 10, 2025
Author
OrionW
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The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore extended the Revised Enhanced Mediation Promotion Scheme until 31 March 2028, to encourage resolution of intellectual property disputes amicably by providing funding for the mediation process.
Intellectual Property

IPOS Extends Revised Enhanced Mediation Promotion Scheme

Date
Feb 3, 2025
Author
OrionW
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Various countries have different approaches in regulating outer space activities, including introducing a dedicated regulator and imposing licensing and safety requirements
Telecommunications
Regulatory & Compliance
Technology
TMT
International Projects

Regulating the Final Frontier: A Global Perspective

Date
Jan 16, 2025
Author
OrionW
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Singapore’s space law regulatory framework is reflected through various local agency legal instruments and participation in major international space law treaties.
Telecommunications
Regulatory & Compliance
Technology
TMT

Singapore’s Space Law Regulatory Framework

Date
Jan 8, 2025
Author
OrionW
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Designated online services have until 26 December 2024 to comply with the Codes of Practice for the Online Criminal Harms Act issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Technology
Commercial Transactions
Payment Services
Regulatory & Compliance
TMT

Deadline Nears for Compliance with Online Criminal Harms Act Codes of Practice

Date
Dec 6, 2024
Author
OrionW
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The decision in Martin Piper v SKM [2024] SGDC 292 provides guidance on the application of deemed consent and the requirements to support a right of private action under the PDPA.
Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Regulatory & Compliance

Martin Piper v SKM: Singapore Court Reiterates PDPA Private Action Requirements

Date
Nov 18, 2024
Author
OrionW
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MAS updates the licensing guidelines for payment service providers by clarifying the eligibility criteria and imposing additional application requirements.
FinTech
Payment Services
Regulatory & Compliance
Technology
TMT

MAS Updates Guidelines on Licensing for Payment Service Providers

Date
Aug 2, 2024
Author
OrionW
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A Singapore court assesses cryptocurrency-based damages while highlighting the challenges that courts will continue to face in valuing cryptocurrencies.
FinTech
Payment Services
Technology
TMT

Fantom Foundation Case: Approaches and Challenges in Quantifying Cryptocurrency-based Damages

Date
Jul 12, 2024
Author
OrionW
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