The Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) has announced that the Singapore High Court has granted a new site-blocking order targeting 22 prominent piracy website brands, covering a total of 53 domains. These sites were facilitating illegal streaming and downloads of video content within Singapore.

This latest legal action was secured by BBC Studios, the Premier League, and DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, marking another important step in Singapore’s ongoing campaign to combat large-scale digital piracy. The blocked websites were among the most frequently accessed by users in Singapore.

CAP highlighted that while Singapore leads the region in anti-piracy efforts, piracy services are becoming increasingly sophisticated. These services are not only more resilient to traditional domain-blocking methods but also pose broader risks, including exposure to malware, data theft, financial scams, and identity fraud. Additionally, illicit streaming platforms can contribute to larger threats such as botnet activity and risks to network infrastructure.

Given these growing challenges, CAP is urging the government to review and update its legislation to ensure enforcement measures remain robust, adaptive, and capable of addressing the evolving nature of digital piracy and its associated cybersecurity and consumer protection risks.

“Site-blocking continues to be one of the most proven and impactful anti-piracy mechanisms globally,” said Matt Cheetham, General Manager of CAP. “This latest order underscores the Singapore courts’ recognition of the harm caused by these illegal services. As piracy networks become more agile, it is essential that legislative and enforcement processes remain current and effective to maintain the strength of Singapore’s site-blocking framework.”

CAP remains committed to working closely with rights holders, platforms, enforcement agencies, and policymakers across the Asia-Pacific region to protect the creative sector and support legitimate services that invest in high-quality content for consumers.

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