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Ministry of Law - Online Safety

Taking legal action

Applying to Court to obtain judicial remedies.

Last updated 25 June 2026

Taking legal action can be a meaningful step towards holding a perpetrator of online harm accountable and necessary to obtain remedies that only a Court can award, such as damages for the harm you have suffered.

Legal remedies available to victims of online harms

  • The Protection from Harassment Act provides remedies including protection orders and damages for harassment, whether it occurs offline or online. Find out more here.

  • The Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act provides for statutory torts for certain online harms, which allow the Court to award damages and other judicial remedies. Find out more here.

This list is not exhaustive, and other remedies may be available to you depending on your situation.

Getting legal advice

If you are considering going to Court, seeking legal advice or representation first is a good idea, so that you can fully understand your options and put your best case forward. The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) maintains a comprehensive directory of all practising lawyers and law practices in Singapore. You can use the advanced search function to find lawyers by area of practice. Visit the LSRA's website here.

Getting help with legal costs

If you have difficulties affording legal advice or representation, the following organisations may be able to help.

  • The Legal Aid Bureau (LAB) provides legal advice, legal assistance, and legal aid on civil matters, to Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents with limited means. To find out more, please visit LAB's website here.

  • Pro Bono SG (PBSG) provides access to justice through legal awareness, guidance, and representation at its Community Legal Clinics and Community Legal Centres, amongst others. To find out more, please visit PBSG's website here.