Reporting to online platforms

When you are experiencing online harm, one of the most important things you can do is to act quickly to get the harmful content removed or the harmful conduct stopped - and the online platforms that the harms occur on can help.

Reporting channels on online platforms

Most online platforms have dedicated channels for you to flag online harm, and online platforms operating in Singapore are expected to take your reports seriously.

Use the online platform's reporting tools to report both the harmful content and the user account responsible. This is often the fastest way to get harmful content taken down or harmful conduct stopped. See here for more information.

Reaching out to community partners

You can approach community partners, who may be able to help you with the reporting process to online platforms. See here for more information.

Useful tips

Before you report the harm to an online platform, it may be useful to take screenshots with timestamps to document the harm. Content can disappear quickly once reported, and having a record may protect you.