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What can be reported as online stalking?
Online stalking occurs when someone repeatedly makes or tries to make unwanted contact with you.
This includes the person making or trying to make unwanted contact with people related to you, such as your family members.
The OSC can help you in several ways depending on your case. If the OSC finds that online harm has occurred, the Commissioner of Online Safety can take action to stop the harm, such as giving directions to:
Remove the harmful material
Limit or disable the responsible person's account
What does online stalking look like?
Examples of online stalking
This includes situations where someone does the following online:
Repeatedly sends you messages and reacts to all your social media posts even after you have clearly told them many times to stop
Sends repeated messages to your family and friends, asking about your location or daily movements, even after you have asked them to stop looking for you
Joins every online group that you are in and makes their presence known to you, even after you have blocked them or told them to stay away
In the above situations, a reasonable person would conclude that the person’s action is likely to cause you harassment, alarm, distress or humiliation.
What does not count as online stalking
It is not online stalking to view or follow a public profile, such as a public figure’s social media page, and the profile owner has not taken steps to stop the person from doing so.
Is someone stalking you online?
You do not have to face this alone. Help is available.
Who can make a report?
The OSC supports victims with a connection to Singapore.
You can report online stalking to the OSC if:
You or someone closely related to you is being stalked online
You have reported the online stalking to the relevant platform at least 24 hours ago
You must be a:
Singapore Citizen,
Permanent Resident, or
If you need help in making a report, you can:
Ask your parent or guardian to make a report for you, if you are under 18, or
Authorise someone else to make a report for you
You may also approach our community partners for assistance.
If you are experiencing online stalking but do not meet the eligibility conditions above, please report the person and activity directly to the relevant platform. This will allow the platform to review what happened, act quickly and keep you safe online.
How do you make a report?
To report online stalking, fill in and submit the OSC report form.
You will be asked to provide the information below. This helps the OSC understand what happened and how to support you.
What you will need to provide
Your personal information and proof of identity
If you are making a report yourself:
You can submit your personal information via Singpass
If you do not have Singpass, you can enter your information manually. You will need to provide proof of identity such as a copy of your:
NRIC,
Long-term pass, or
Student Pass (if you are under 15)
If your parent or guardian is making a report for you:
They will also need to provide proof of their relationship to you.
A parent can provide proof of relationship by:
Using Singpass, or
Submitting a copy of your birth certificate
A guardian can provide proof of relationship by submitting:
Guardianship order (if any), or
Documents showing that they are your guardian
If you are authorising someone else to make a report for you:
They will also need to submit:
An authorisation form signed by you
Proof of your identity, such as a copy of your:
NRIC,
Long-term pass, or
Student Pass (if you are under 15)
Proof of your report to the platform
Any screenshot or response from the platform showing that you have made a report to them at least 24 hours ago
Description of what happened
Who was involved:
Give usernames, account names/handles, profile links or IDs of the person or people responsible
What was done:
Describe how they stalked you online
All the platforms that were used to stalk you:
Name the apps or sites
Supporting evidence
If possible, save and submit the following in your report to the OSC:
Screenshots or copies of messages, comments, posts or any repeated interactions. Include the dates and times they occurred.
Links to the harmful material or the online communities where the harmful behaviour took place.
Declaration and consent
You need to confirm that the information provided is true and accurate. You agree that the OSC may use it to review and investigate the report.
Is someone stalking you online?
You do not have to face this alone. Help is available.
Reporting to the OSC may help stop the unwanted contact sooner, reduce further harm and allow the authorities to step in if needed.
You can also make a police report if you believe a crime has been committed.
As reporting to the OSC may lead to action being taken on the harmful behaviour, please save the evidence if you plan to also report to the Police or take legal action.
Do you have questions on reporting online harm to the OSC? Read our FAQs.
What happens after a report is made?
You will receive a confirmation email after you submit a report. If you have questions or want to follow up on your report, you can reply directly to the email.
The OSC will review your report and begin an investigation. An OSC officer may contact you for more details. The OSC will then work with the relevant platforms and authorities to address the harmful conduct.
Read more about what happens after a report is made to the OSC.