TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Digital Affairs has mandated that major online platforms including Line and TikTok publish anti-fraud transparency reports by the end of this year.

Speaking at a press conference marking his first year in office, Digital Minister Huang Yen-nan (黃彥男) said the ministry has moved to strengthen platform accountability under the new Fraud Crime Hazard Prevention Act, per CNA. The legislation regulates Google, YouTube, Line, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, requiring them to fulfill several anti-fraud obligations.

The law, in effect since July, requires these platforms to verify content sponsors and funders, implement anti-fraud plans, remove fraudulent ads upon request, and publish regular transparency reports. According to Huang, the six platforms submitted their compliance plans in May, and MODA will continue offering implementation guidance.

Responding to questions about TikTok’s delayed appointment of a legal representative in Taiwan, MODA confirmed the company has filed an application, but said it is undergoing interagency review involving the economics ministry and the Mainland Affairs Council. TikTok is reportedly cooperating and completing required documents.

MODA also addressed public concerns about Shopee’s ownership structure, following reports suggesting possible Chinese capital. The ministry noted that the e-commerce company had previously passed vetting by the economics ministry and said any further probe would fall under that ministry’s jurisdiction or the Control Yuan.

Officials said public trust and transparency are essential and that decisions regarding the disclosure of infrastructure-related information will weigh public sentiment. MODA said it plans to engage the public to raise awareness of national cybersecurity protections.